Khalil Adis Consultancy

19/08/2026

Singapore has one housing authority. Malaysia has 16 jurisdictions - all making housing decisions simultaneously.

In Part 3, I break down why Malaysia’s affordable housing system is significantly more complicated than most people realise - the federal schemes, the state schemes, the overlaps and why coordination between them is the missing piece that no developer or policymaker is talking about loudly enough. 🇸🇬🇲🇾

18/08/2026

To be fair, while Malaysia has an oversupply issue, buyers are still buying.

But here’s what the data actually shows.

Most property transactions in Malaysia are below RM300,000. The average Malaysian earns RM7,000 to RM8,000 a year. That means buying a home takes 4.5 to 5 times their annual income.

“There is a lot of oversupply. There is a lot of mismatch.” Billy Tan, Principal, Landlords Property & Facilities Management Sdn Bhd.

“It will require efforts from various government agencies. It has to be coordinated by certain ministries within the government.” Prem Kumar, Group Managing Director, Firdaus & Associates

Malaysians are buying. Just not what developers are building. Part 2. 🇲🇾

17/08/2026

“The market data relating to supply and demand has been fairly lacking in a transparent manner.” Prem Kumar, Group Managing Director, Firdaus & Associates.

“There is a real oversupply in the property market especially in residential property because the supply from developers keep on coming.” Billy Tan, Principal, Landlords Property & Facilities Management Sdn Bhd.

Selangor — 17,914 unsold units. Kuala Lumpur — 12,174. Johor — 12,426, third and climbing.

Two experts. One honest conversation. This is what’s really driving Malaysia’s property oversupply. Part 1. 🇲🇾🇸🇬

30/07/2026

Is Bangkok property really as affordable and straightforward as the developer roadshows make it sound?

During my recent trip to Bangkok I sat down with two people who know this city from the inside, a Bangkok dermatologist with 17 years of experience treating regional patients including Singaporeans, and a former regional property editor who has lived in Bangkok through multiple economic cycles.

If you're considering Bangkok for property investment, medical treatment or simply want to understand what's really happening on the ground in 2026, read this before investing.

Full article at the link below. 🇹🇭🇸🇬

https://bit.ly/4gtCtW9

A dermatologist and property expert reveal how Bangkok's medical tourism economy is reshaping property demand and which growth areas along the Pink MRT Line investors should watch.

24/07/2026

Honoured to be speaking at the Malaysia Residential Development Conference 2026 on 13 August in Kuala Lumpur.

I'll be sharing my analysis on Singapore's and Malaysia's residential property markets, the challenges, the growth areas and where both markets are heading over the next five years.

I'll share my knowledge based on my 18 years on the ground covering the property markets across both countries.

Don't just follow the market. Understand where it's heading.

Thank you Comfori Sdn Bhd for the invitation.

📍 Royal Signature Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
📅 13 August 2026

13/07/2026

“I would probably tell myself not to be so anxious.”

Romesh Navaratnarajah (Romesh Navaratnarajah ), Former Editor, PropertyGuru Singapore

The final episode. The former editor of Singapore’s biggest property platform closes with the one thing he’d tell his younger self about buying property. 🇸🇬

Thank you Romesh for your honesty, your time and this conversation at Nomads. 🙏🏼

12/07/2026

“It’s been a bit of a challenge because being a 1-bedder property, the pool of buyers are rather limited.”

Romesh Navaratnarajah (Romesh Navaratnarajah ), Former Editor, PropertyGuru Singapore.

The former editor of Singapore’s biggest property platform is now navigating the market as a seller. In Part 8 Romesh gets candid about the challenges he’s facing right now. 🇸🇬

11/07/2026

“My advice to young Singaporeans? Take your time.”

Romesh Navaratnarajah, Former Editor, PropertyGuru Singapore.

Does rental yield actually cover the mortgage on a private property? In Part 7 Romesh answers the question every young Singaporean is thinking. 🇸🇬

10/07/2026

“The most challenging situation I faced was during Covid when I had a tenant who, unfortunately, because of the work situation, wasn’t able to pay me the rent in full.”

Romesh Navaratnarajah (Romesh Navaratnarajah ), Former Editor, PropertyGuru Singapore.

In Part 6 Romesh gets real about the landlord experience nobody talks about. 🇸🇬

09/07/2026

“I kind of knew that when I bought my first property, I wanted to buy a private property for investment purposes.”

Romesh Navaratnarajah (Romesh Navaratnarajah ), Former Editor, PropertyGuru Singapore.

Most Singaporeans start with HDB. Romesh went straight to private. In Part 5 he explains how and what the people around him thought. 🇸🇬