28/03/2026
ParkCity Group unveils ParkCity Damansara, a visionary 600-acre masterplanned township in Petaling Jaya, inspired by the award-winning Desa ParkCity.
Discover the full cover story in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia
In this week's cover story, ParkCity Group is extending its master-planned township model to Petaling Jaya with the unveiling of ParkCity Damansara, a 600-acre development in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor.
Its first phase, Zenia, signals a continuation and refinement of the developersβ Desa ParkCityβs formula centred on integrated and community-led living. It also marks a strategic expansion into Petaling Jaya, a market ParkCity Group sees as a natural extension of its existing buyer base.
Group CEO Datuk Joseph Lau emphasises the developerβs ecosystem approach to sustainable, multi-generational townships.
Also in this issue, we speak to Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) founder and group managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy K*m on M Grand Minori Phase 1, which has achieved an 85% take-up rate for its non-bumiputera units, reflecting firm demand for well-located, transit-linked developments.
Located near the Bukit Chagar RTS link station to Singapore, the project is drawing young professionals and cross-border commuters to Johor Bahru.
We also have a story on Ipoh-born architect Catharine Dass, who is at the forefront of integrating digital technologies into heritage restoration in the UK.
Through the use of Building Information Modeling and digital twins, projects such as Big Ben benefit from more precise, data-driven maintenance and long-term asset management. Her work reflects the growing role of technology in building preservation.
In Johor Bahru, residential property prices continued to climb in the fourth quarter of 2025, led by serviced apartments and supported by sustained investor interest, says Olive Tree Property Consultants (Johor) Sdn Bhd CEO Samuel Tan when presenting The Edge Malaysia | Olive Tree Property Consultants Johor Bahru Housing Property Monitor 4Q2025.
At the same time, an expanding pipeline of high-rise developments is prompting concerns about potential oversupply, infrastructure pressures and longer-term questions about urban livability in Johor Bahru.