Insights from the Malaysian frontier

Practical analysis on business, investment, property and residency in Malaysia — written by our advisors for the people we work with.

Johor Bahru waterfront and the crossing towards Singapore
Investment 17 Aug 2026

Why Johor is emerging as Malaysia's next investment hub

The special economic zone, the data centres, the ports and the infrastructure.

Regional business centre skyline representing Malaysia and Singapore
Business Setup 11 Aug 2026

Malaysia or Singapore? Choosing a base for your Southeast Asian company

Cost, scale, talent and tax — and why the answer is no longer binary.

Residential and commercial property in Malaysia
Real Estate 5 Aug 2026

Freehold vs leasehold property in Malaysia — what foreign buyers should know

Tenure, state consent, title restrictions and what foreigners can actually buy.

Data centre server infrastructure supporting cloud and AI workloads
Investment 24 Jul 2026

Why global tech companies are looking at Malaysia

US$16.9 billion committed by Microsoft, Google, AWS and Oracle — and why.

Kuala Lumpur business district — Malaysia Employment Pass policy 2026
Policy 20 Jul 2026

Employment Pass 2026: the new salary thresholds and what employers must do

Revised categories, higher salary floors, and mandatory succession plans.

International professionals and students in Kuala Lumpur
Residency 8 Jul 2026

Student Pass, Employment Pass or Professional Visit Pass — which do you need?

Three passes, three purposes, and the cost of choosing wrong.

Company incorporation documents on a desk in a Kuala Lumpur office
Business Setup 24 Jun 2026

Registering a company in Malaysia as a foreigner — the complete guide

Structures, requirements, and the six-step registration process.

Kuala Lumpur high-rise residential tower — MM2H investor migration
Investment 12 Mar 2026

Why MM2H reforms are reshaping investor migration to Malaysia

Policy updates and what they mean for high-net-worth families.

Business document signing in a Malaysian office
Business Setup 28 Feb 2026

Sdn Bhd vs. Labuan vs. branch office — choosing the right structure

A practical comparison of the three most common entry vehicles for foreign businesses.

KL high-rise residential towers against the city skyline
Real Estate 14 Feb 2026

The 2026 KL property outlook: where foreign buyers are looking now

Five neighbourhoods showing strong fundamentals, and three to approach with caution.

Banking documents and financial paperwork
Business Setup 2 Feb 2026

Opening a corporate bank account in Malaysia — the realistic timeline

What documents you actually need, and how long things really take.

Family lifestyle in Malaysia residency programme
Residency 22 Jan 2026

Premium Visa Programme: who it's really for

A clear-eyed look at PVIP versus MM2H for high-net-worth applicants.

Industrial logistics warehouse facility in Malaysia
Investment 14 Jan 2026

Logistics and warehousing: Malaysia's quiet boom

Where the supply gap meets ASEAN supply-chain reshoring.

Finance and policy documents representing Malaysia Budget 2026
Policy 4 Jan 2026

Budget 2026: what changed for foreign businesses and investors

Our advisory take on the tax, incentive and visa updates that matter most.