Gombak expected to benefit from transport and property growth drivers

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The East Coast Rail Link and Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal are expected to increase property values and rents, while attracting interest in transit-oriented development from 2024.
Penang housing demand in the second quarter of 2026 remains supported by the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors, with competitively priced properties potentially outperforming the market.
Tan & Tan Development Bhd will launch Aviera Bangsar South, a freehold mixed-use development with 1,033 units and prices starting from RM326,000.

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Connectivity catalysts and development prospects

As reported by The Edge Malaysia, the East Coast Rail Link and Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal are expected to improve connectivity in the district and renew attention on its commercial potential. Property consultants said that established neighbourhoods and improving infrastructure are supporting demand, laying the groundwork for the next growth cycle.

They expect values and rents to rise gradually, particularly for properties with good transport links and quality developments. Market attention is also focused on transit-oriented development opportunities, which typically benefit from passenger flows, easier access and integration with employment centres and existing amenities.

Impact on the broader property market

The same edition also reviewed other property market conditions in Malaysia, including Penang's residential market in the second quarter of 2026. According to Nawawi Tie Leung Property Consultants, the resilient manufacturing and semiconductor sectors continue to support housing demand, although buyers remain cautious and price-sensitive.

The firm believes that competitively priced properties with easy access to employment centres and strong amenities have the potential to outperform the broader market. The Edge Malaysia also featured Tan & Tan Development Bhd, which is preparing to launch Aviera Bangsar South, a freehold mixed-use development with two towers and 1,033 units, including SoHo units, suites and duplex serviced apartments, with prices starting from RM326,000.

In addition, the publication addressed construction industry concerns over the use of induction furnace steel in construction following the collapse of a building in Bangkok in March 2025. Industry representatives called for stricter monitoring and testing, warning that impurities in this type of steel could compromise structural safety.

In our earlier coverage of the launch of Menarabena, we examined how Menara Asia is developing a B2B platform to match construction players with building material suppliers while emphasising documentation, certification and compliance. The article also explained the role of collaboration with CIDB in facilitating the approval process, as well as how supply chain digitalisation is intended to improve material transparency and quality without replacing existing certification requirements.

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