KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday on selective buying of defensive stocks after a volatile trading session. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said consumer products and services stocks lifted the key index higher, overcoming lingering geopolitical concerns. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.08 points to 1,715.56 from yesterday’s close of 1,712.48. The benchmark index, which opened 1.91 points higher at 1,714.39, moved between 1,710.79 and 1,720.59 during the day’s trading. In the broader market, gainers outstripped decliners 550 to 476, while 612 counters were unchanged, 1,129 untraded, and 48 suspended. Turnover rose to 2.96 billion units valued at RM2.48 billion from 2.94 billion units valued at RM2.56 billion on Tuesday.
A Malaysian real estate investor and property agent who isn’t just talking about investing — he’s done it seven times in Johor Bahru (JB), with no plans to slow down.
Here’s how he’s building his empire — and why JB remains his go-to:
9 How It Started: A Quick Jump into Property
First Buy: A move-in-ready townhouse in KL
Decided in 15 minutes — no research, just gut.
Hard Lesson: The bank valuation came in lower.
Had to fork out a bigger down payment than expected.
Takeaway: “Always check valuation and do your homework.”
Why I Stick to Johor Bahru
Local Control: “I invest where I can see and manage my properties.”
Growth Catalyst: The RTS link is a game-changer.
JB Advantage:
Affordable prices vs KL/Singapore
Proximity to SG = strong cross-border rental demand
Still early in the growth cycle
My Property Strategy Now
Focus on Value:
Great location (easy to sell later)
Airbnb-friendly condos (outperform landed)
Avoid hype, chase sustainable yield
Airbnb Boost:
Regular rental: 4–6% yields
Airbnb: Up to 10% in Medini & CIQ areas
How I Finance It
Malaysian bank loans + rental income
Banks use my rental income to improve my DSR (debt service ratio)
No foreigner caps:
Malaysia allows foreigners to buy unlimited freehold properties — rare in Asia.
The Endgame
Goal: 10 properties = RM10K/month in passive income
Manages units himself (thanks to his property agent background)
💬 “I’ve never sold a unit. My goal is to build long-term, stable income.”
Biggest Mistakes & Advice
Mistake: Bought first home emotionally.
Advice:
Stop overthinking — just start.
Avoid projects with ultra-low entry prices — those often attract buyers who undercut rental prices and damage the market.
Final Take
The formula is simple but powerful:
✔️ Buy what you can manage
✔️ Know your market
✔️ Focus on long-term value, not hype
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