The Property Show

In conjunction with Chap Goh Mei, or Chinese Valentine's Day, and Feb 14th, actual Valentine's Day, the Property Show takes a look at how couples in love can plan to make that huge financial commitment together. Linnet Lee the Director at Resolute Planning, and the former CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia, shares her insights and also explores what to do if things go south.

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In early January 2025, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, our Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, announced that the government is considering proposals to implement a full ban on asbestos. To delve deeper into the extent of asbestos use in Malaysia’s construction industry, as well as explore safer and more sustainable alternatives, we’ll be speaking with Dr. Keith Tan, Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Building & Design in the Faculty of Innovation & Technology at Taylor’s University.

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We’ll speak with Master Kenny Hoo, Founder and Chief Researcher of Good Feng Shui Group, about real estate predictions for the Year of the Snake.

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JLL Malaysia’s Jamie Tan and Christophe Vicic join us to discuss key trends in the property sector for 2024 and 2025.

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What was Malaysia's property sector like in 2024, what sectors outperformed? Kashif Ansari, the group CEO of the global real estate and proptech firm, Juwai IQI, discusses what the 2024 real estate sector was like and what we can expect for 2025.

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This year saw sustainability take center stage across all property projects in Malaysia, from installing solar panels to make homes more environmentally friendly to assessing the climate resilience of communities across the country. This wrap-up show delves into the different aspects of sustainability in property development and urban planning.

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• NGOs and reports have warned that the homelessness crisis in Kuala Lumpur has worsened over the years. The rising cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing have pushed thousands of people onto the city's streets. In this two-part series, Natalie Tan will speak with CK Chew, Chairman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Seri Utama, about the organisation’s efforts to support the homeless in the Klang Valley. She will also discuss with Professor Dr. Calvin Cheong, Vice Dean and Deputy Dean of Education at Sunway Business School, about the systemic issues contributing to homelessness.

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• As Malaysia rapidly becomes an ageing population senior care centres that provide everything from assisted living services, post-surgery care as well as rehabilitation services especially tailored for the elderly are becoming increasingly in demand. Anna Chew, the CEO of ReU Living, an eldercare and healthcare service centre in KL, talks about how she and her team repurposed a section of an all-suite hotel into such a space.
  
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Every so often, we see reports of homeowners complaining of defects after collecting the keys to their new home. These defects range from minor fixes to major structural repairs. As for the final product, there have also been complaints of units that look nothing like what they saw in sales showrooms. So, what legal recourse is there for a buyer caught in such situations. Natalie Tan will be speaking with Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, Partner at the law firm Thomas Philip, to find out more about the laws that protect property owners.

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As Malaysia becomes more and more urbanised, stratified or strata properties are becoming increasingly commonplace, and with this progress, comes the need to ensure a harmonious way of living within such shared spaces. Lawyer, Raymond Mah, the managing partner of MahWengKwai & Associates, talk to us about what the Strata Management Act 2013 entails and tackles a listener's query as well.

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