Best Malaysia PropertiesHow we rank properties
Last updated · How we rank
Every property earns raw points out of 100 from six weighted signals, then scores are curved so the best property in Malaysia scores 99. Google Maps reputation counts most (30%), followed by location & connectivity (20%). Paid placement never changes a score or rank.
| Weight | Signal | How it's measured |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | Google reputation | Google Maps rating, Bayesian-adjusted toward 4.0 so a 5.0 from 6 reviews does not beat a 4.4 from 600, plus a review-volume bonus (log scale). |
| 20% | Location & connectivity | Distance to the nearest MRT/LRT/KTM/BRT station plus an editorial 1–5 rating of highway access and real-world traffic. |
| 15% | Developer & build | Developer track record: tier 1 (major listed developers with decades of delivery), tier 2 (established mid-size), tier 3 (small or unknown). |
| 15% | Facilities & livability | Schools, malls, hospitals and F&B within ~3 km (editorial 1–5), breadth of facilities, and security set-up. |
| 10% | Value | Typical transacted RM psf compared with the median of the same category in the same area. Cheaper than peers scores higher. |
| 10% | Tenure & age | Freehold > leasehold > Malay reserve (resale market depth), plus building age — newer stock scores higher. |
Rules we follow
- Editorial and independent. Developers and agents cannot buy a rank. Sponsored content, if ever shown, is labelled and kept outside the rankings.
- Evidence for every claim. Each profile lists its sources. Entries we could not fully verify are marked “⚠︎ not yet verified” and use a neutral 50% for missing signals.
- Google ratings are Bayesian-adjusted. We blend each rating with 20 “virtual” 4.0★ reviews so a handful of perfect scores can't top hundreds of real ones.
- Curved scores. Final score = 99 × (raw points ÷ top raw points)0.6. This keeps the order and gaps between properties but reads like a grade: ~90+ is outstanding, 80s very good, 70s good.
- No thin pages. We only publish an area page once we rank at least 3 real projects there.
- Re-ranked quarterly. We re-check ratings, prices and completion status every quarter and log changes.
What we don't measure
Individual unit condition, management committee (JMB/MC) quality, and future price movements. Always inspect the unit, ask for the latest maintenance accounts and get legal advice before you buy.