Home, Property & Utilities
Buying, renting, setting up and running a home in Malaysia.
25 guides · 4 topics
Buying & Renting · 11
PropertyComplete guide to buying property in Malaysia as a foreigner. Minimum prices by state, property types, buying process…RentalComplete tenancy guide for Malaysia 2026. Tenancy vs lease, standard 2 + 0.5 deposit structure, stamp duty calculation…First HomeStamp duty exemptions, PR1MA, Skim Rumah Pertamaku, RUMAWIP, EPF withdrawals and more - every 2026 first-home scheme in…StrataComplete 2026 guide to strata property in Malaysia: JMB vs MC, maintenance fees and sinking fund, non-payment…Branded ResidencesA 2026 guide to branded and ultra-prime residences in Kuala Lumpur for high-net-worth buyers: Four Seasons…Foreigner PropertyYes, foreigners can buy Malaysian property above state minimums. 2026 guide to price floors, 8% stamp duty, consent…Johor PropertyBuying property in Johor from Singapore in 2026: JB and Iskandar prices, rents and yields, the RM1m foreign floor…KL PropertyKL property prices by area in 2026: KLCC, Mont Kiara, Bangsar, Cheras, Setapak. Condo psf, rents, yields, RM1m foreign…Penang PropertyPenang property prices for 2026: island vs mainland, condo psf and landed bands by area, rents, yields, foreign-buyer…Selangor PropertySelangor property prices by township for 2026: PJ, Subang, Shah Alam, Cyberjaya, Kajang. Condo psf, landed, rent…AuctionEvery auction a Malaysian can attend: government and customs (JKDM) seized goods, bank repossessed and JPJ seized cars…
Home Setup & Appliances · 5
Home RenovationHow much it costs to renovate a house in Malaysia (2026): per-sq-ft and by-room cost breakdowns, contractor vs interior…AircondThe definitive 2026 guide to buying aircond in Malaysia: HP sizing, inverter vs non-inverter, R32, MEPS star ratings…Water FilterThe definitive Malaysia water filter guide for 2026: is tap water safe, RO vs UF vs alkaline, Coway vs Cuckoo, RM…CCTVThe definitive CCTV Malaysia 2026 guide: best cameras by home type, RM price tables, Tapo vs EZVIZ, PDPA neighbour law…DashcamThe definitive Dashcam Malaysia guide for 2026: best front-and-rear models, RM prices, parking mode, installation cost…
Utilities & Energy · 4
TNB Electricity BillComplete TNB electricity bill guide for Malaysia 2026. Domestic tariff blocks (1-200, 201-300, 301-600, 601-900, 901+)…Internet BroadbandCompare Malaysia's home broadband providers: Unifi, TIME Fibre, Maxis Home, CelcomDigi, and Yes 5G Home.SolarComplete residential solar guide for Malaysia. NEM 3.0 net energy metering, Solar ATAP, costs (RM5,000-6,500/kW)…EV ChargingComplete EV charging guide for Malaysia 2026. JomCharge, Gentari, ChargEV (Yinson GreenTech), Shell Recharge, EV…
Household & Family · 5
MaidComplete guide to hiring a foreign domestic helper in Malaysia 2026. Indonesian and Filipino MOU salary floors, agency…ChildcareComplete Tadika (kindergarten) and Taska (childcare) guide for Malaysian parents 2026.PetsComplete pet ownership guide for Malaysia. DBKL/MBPJ/MBPP pet licence, banned breeds (Pitbull, Akita, Tosa, Fila)…Cemetery BurialComplete guide to cemeteries, burial practices, and end-of-life decisions in Malaysia.Pest ControlPest control in Malaysia 2026: termites (anai-anai), rodents, cockroaches, mosquitoes and dengue, bedbugs, DIY vs…