Navigating Sarawak’s condominium market

A nighttime aerial view of Kuching city. The skyline of the city is slowing changing as more condominium projects appear. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

The Sarawak property landscape has been undergoing a significant structural transformation. Traditionally dominated by landed residential developments, Sarawak – particularly its capital, Kuching – is witnessing a dramatic pivot toward high-rise living.

This shift presents a paradoxical mixed picture for stakeholders. On one hand, it is a vibrant, evolving market with immense long-term potential, but on the other hand, it is grappling with the dual pressures of rising oversupply and a widening affordability gap.