As Malaysia celebrates her 68th Merdeka Day, we look at Kuala Lumpur, a city in transition, expanding rapidly while grappling with how much of its history should be preserved. Dato’ Hajeedar Abdul Majid, architect and heritage advocate, shares his Merdeka memories as well as Malaysia’s conservation challenges.

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The 13th Malaysia Plan was unveiled at the end of July, setting the stage for the country's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030, with big implications for housing, infrastructure, and sustainability. Sulaiman Saheh, the Director of Research & Consultancy Services at Rahim & Co International, unpacks how RMK13 might reshape Malaysia’s property landscape.

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In late July, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled several initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan that are set to impact the local property industry. From pledging one million affordable homes to improving transportation networks, is the 13MP a game changer for comprehensive urban development? For answers, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Mustapha Kamal, architect, urban planner, and founder of Arkitek Mustapha Kamal.

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What makes a property attractive to mosquitoes, and what can you do about it? Lim Say Piau, an entomologist and consultant, and Regine Lim, president of the Malaysian Pest Management Association, help us explore the science behind mosquito breeding and pest control strategies.

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2025 has been a turbulent year for Malaysia’s property sector—shaped by shifting tariffs, rising digital investments, and the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. Producer Natalie Tan speaks with Keith Ooi, Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, to unpack the key insights from the real estate consultancy’s First Half 2025 report.

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Bed bugs as they can be found everywhere from budget hotels to luxury ones, airline seats to those in cinemas. In this episode, entomologist Lim Say Piau explains what makes these elusive bloodsuckers so resilient, while Regine Lim, president of the Malaysian Pest Management Association, shares practical insights into how to address the problem

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As climate change becomes increasingly pressing, architects face a societal obligation to develop smart designs that minimize harm to the ecosystem and local communities. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Adrianta Aziz, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), about what defines sustainable architecture.

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The government is aiming to prioritise walkability and public transport in future developments under the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040. To discuss what these plans should entail, producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Cha-ly Koh, CEO of Urbanmetry.

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If you've ever wondered if property advertisements tell the whole story, then this episode of the Property Show will help you cut through the glitz and glamour to uncover what's legal, what's not, and how to spot misleading claims. Imran Clyde, Founder & Strategy Director at Nextdor Property Communications shares his insights to help us make more informed homebuying decisions.

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In late April, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Warisan Kuala Lumpur initiative, aimed at rejuvenating the historic core of the city. Producer Natalie Tan will be speaking with Dato' Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City, which is working in partnership with the federal government and city officials to develop this initiative.

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