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EBP VII holds the Business Ascend Forum as part of its effort to grow a business community around MVV 2.0. PETALING JAYA: Eco Business Park VII (EBP VII) has hosted the second edition of EcoWorld Connects: Business Ascend Forum that brought together the entrepreneurs behind three Malaysian ventures, namely Colony Coworking and Event Spaces (Colony), Aerodyne Group (Aerodyne) and Santan for back-to-back sharing sessions and a moderated panel discussion.

Chu (left) and Lim (right) give a thumbs-up in a ceremony marking the collaboration. PETALING JAYA: OSK Property has partnered with Aveta Malaysia and Peugeot Motorcycles to bring exclusive rewards and lifestyle benefits to home buyers and existing OSK Property purchasers. Aveta Malaysia is a homegrown motorcycle manufacturer and official assembler and distributor of Peugeot Motorcycles in Malaysia.

(from left): Lindayani, Zaini, Fadzrul and Haikal at the signing ceremony between Setia and Gentari. SHAH ALAM: SP Setia Bhd (Setia) and Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at selected Setia developments. Under the MoU, both parties will identify and assess potential sites for EV charging facilities, including their installation, operation and maintenance.

The term sheet was signed by Chau (left) and Lai (right). PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) has entered into a non-binding and non-exclusive collaboration term sheet with Kinergy Advancement Bhd (Kinergy) to provide technical advisory and explore power infrastructure solutions for proposed data centre developments at Southville City in Bangi, Selangor and Meridin East in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

By Joseph Wong When evaluating real estate, buyers often focus on location, square footage, floor plans and interior finishes. However, long before a prospective buyer steps through the front door, another crucial variable anchors their perception: the exterior facade colour. Far from a purely aesthetic choice, the colour and material finish of a building's exterior directly influence market value, buyer psychology, maintenance expenditure and overall sales velocity.

By Joseph Wong For many Malaysians, owning a home represents the ultimate financial milestone. It is a physical anchor for personal security, wealth creation and generational stability. Yet, as the national economy evolves and workplace dynamics shift toward non-traditional employment, the traditional mortgage underwriting process has increasingly become a major obstacle for aspiring buyers.

By Joseph Wong In tropical climates like Malaysia, sudden downpours and monsoon seasons are a regular part of life. On development sites across the country, it is not unusual to see construction crews working through light drizzles. While sites immediately shut down outdoor operations during thunderstorms, flash floods or torrential downpours, work often carries on as usual during mild rain.

Compliance costs, delays and uncertainties bear heavily on industry viability At the StarProperty Budget 2027 Roundtable, developers discussed how much development work was shaped by the processes they went through with the authorities. From applying for planning permission to obtaining the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC), developers described weathering delays, unexpected requirements and uncertainty, all of which add up to costs passed on to final purchasers.

Industry-leading developers to highlight their award-winning properties at MVEC Finding the perfect home or investment opportunity requires access to top-tier options and expert guidance. From Oct 9 to 11, 2026, the StarProperty Awards Showcase 2026 returns to Hall 3, Level 3 of the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) in Kuala Lumpur. Operating daily from 11am to 9pm, this premier showcase brings together 32 properties under one roof.

StarProperty Budget Roundtable channels recommendations to policymakers By Joseph Wong As Malaysia prepares for the tabling of Budget 2027 on Oct 9, the intersection between public policy and private enterprise has taken on renewed importance. While economic indicators reveal a solid foundation, underpinned by a robust 6% GDP growth rate in Q2 2026, manageable inflation and record-high trade levels, the real estate sector faces a complex matrix of operational and macroeconomic challenges.