The integration of the Asean Real Estate Conference (AREC) and the Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (ARCHIDEX) 2025 positions Malaysia as a key player in real estate and urban development in the region.br br Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in his opening speech on Wednesday (July 23), said the events—held simultaneously at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)—highlight Malaysia’s central role in regional cooperation and spotlight Asean’s urban development goals on the global stage.br br Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, urged stakeholders to leverage the four-day event to showcase cutting-edge innovations and foster stronger collaboration across the industry.