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Experience-driven concepts to anchor Malaysia’s retail resilience
Experience-driven concepts to anchor Malaysia’s retail resilience
Malls are evolving into lifestyle hubs, with a focus on experiences rather than products.
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Malaysian prime malls hold their ground as retail sentiment softens
Prime shopping malls remain key gateways for international brands.
How Kuala Lumpur’s retail occupancy remained resilient over the long term
Occupancy rates largely remained within 80% to 90% prior to the pandemic.
Greater Kuala Lumpur retail supply to reach over 81m sq ft this year
The city’s retail stock reached nearly 79 million sq ft in 2025.
Kuala Lumpur retail supply to increase by over 1.2m sq ft in 2026
Vacancy is likely to grow as new supply enters the market.
Kuala Lumpur prime logistics supply grows by 1.2m sq ft in Q3
Vacancy remained low at 6.3%.
Kuala Lumpur net office absorption hits 560,000sq ft in Q3
There were notable movements in the healthcare sector.
Kuala Lumpur prime office rents up 1.7% in Q3
Leasing was selective and quality-focused.
What drove Malaysia’s property investment market resilience in Q3?
Johor continued to dominate transactions in the quarter.
Johor on track to be a 1GW data centre market by end-2026
A total of 160MW of capacity has been added in just six months.
Johor Bahru to house 60% of Malaysia’s data centre capacity by 2030
Capacity is expected to reach 500MW this year.
Why Kuala Lumpur’s logistics sector will remain stable throughout the year
E-commerce growth will drive smart warehouse demand in 2025.
Kuala Lumpur to welcome one new prime shopping mall in Q4
It will be located in the City Centre.
Kuala Lumpur to see seven new hotels for the remainder of 2025
Luxury hotel projects dominated the upcoming supply.
Kuala Lumpur records 853,000sq ft of office pipeline for 2025
Some developments are moving the completion date from 2027 to 2026.
What residential projects are set to complete in Kuala Lumpur?
One is expected to complete in Q3.
Why Malaysia’s industrial property sector remains resilient amidst supply chain shifts
The country proves to be an attractive destination for exporters and manufacturers.