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Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Malaysia’s rental market working fairly for everyone? Jason Wee, Executive Director of Architects of Diversity, discusses a study the anti-discrimination NGO has conducted exploring how racial discrimination is shaping access to housing and if a Rental Tenancy Act could make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s abundant sunlight makes rooftop solar an increasingly attractive option for homeowners. But is it right for every property? Sebastian Beltran Cuevas, a renewable energy specialist with Verdant Solar, helps us make sense of what installation really entails, how much you can save, and the key risks and maintenance considerations before making the switch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often talk about buying property, but rarely about what happens when it fails. Kirit Kumar, Managing Director of Approved Group International (AGI), a technical consulting firm specialising in forensic investigation, damage assessment and property restoration, shares insights into what really happens after fires, floods, defects and disputes. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s residential property market proved more resilient than expected in 2025, with prices holding steady despite rising construction costs and tighter financing conditions. Datuk Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shares his outlook for 2026. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, in this special Lunar New Year show, we look at how the property sector might be shaping from a Feng Shui perspective. Dr YM Cheng of chinesezodiacfengshui.com discusses what the transition from the Wood Snake to the Fire Horse could mean for property owners and investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project to rehabilitate the city's waterways was reported to be about 95% complete in early 2025, more than a decade after it was first announced. Architect Dr Tan Loke Mun assesses what was promised, what was built, and whether the River of Life can actually deliver lasting urban, environmental and social impact. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some retail spaces thrive while some struggle? Why do some do well initially but fail to sustain? Jimmy Chiam of CCN Consulting, a company that works with mall owners and developers on how to make their retail properties work better, and Kyle E of POW Ideas, an architecture and interior design studio that researches the local retail scene. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia is revisiting the Build-Then-Sell model under the 13th Malaysia Plan, in an effort to resolve the abandoned housing project problem and make home buying safe, honest and accountable. Dato’ Ganesh Chinnappan, MD of Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners, breaks down the benefits, risks, and what the data really say. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s homeownership rate hit around 78% in 2024, one of the highest in the region, but does that mean homes are truly affordable? Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at the Khazanah Research Institute helps us dissect what the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia really reveal. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s property market enters 2026 on firmer footing, with renewed optimism after a stronger-than-expected 2025, with data centre as one sector standing out above all others. JLL Malaysia’s Dr Chua Yang Liang and Managing Director Jamie Tan also talk about the overall outlook for Malaysia's property sector in 2026. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this recap, we revisit highlights from the past year’s episodes on how the role of the home is changing across safety, food and shared spaces, why more responsibility is shifting indoors, and why third spaces still matter for our well-being. Because when cities change, the role of the home changes with them. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this wrap-up show, we revisit our most useful conversations on scams in the real estate sector. We look back at our most telling conversations covering fake agents, staged viewings, and promises that fall apart under scrutiny. The moral of the story: if it's too good to be true, IT VERY LIKELY IS!! Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this wrap-up show, we revisit our most useful conversations on pest management, focusing on four familiar but stubborn housemates: rats, cockroaches, bed bugs and mosquitoes. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.