Founder
David Lai (LAI HSIN WEI)
Founder, Xinway Capital
- Former head of the Malaysia branch of a listed Taiwanese brokerage
- 12 years in real estate across Taiwan and Malaysia
- Holder of Malaysia’s Premium Visa (PVIP)
I have 12 years of hands-on real estate experience in Taiwan and Malaysia. I previously headed the Malaysia branch of a listed Taiwanese brokerage and worked on the front line for many years. As a holder of Malaysia's Premium Visa Programme (PVIP), I understand the real difficulties overseas clients face in transactions and relocation planning.
When my former company wound down its Malaysia operations, I saw two structural problems for cross-border buyers: unequal access to information, and being left without support after handover. That is why I founded Xinway Capital: to turn a complete, systematic way of working into services that can be carried out on the ground.
Selected articles by David Lai
Malaysia Foreign Buyer Property Threshold by State: 2026 Comparison
The Malaysia foreign buyer property threshold differs in every state. Minimum prices for KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor and more, plus Malay Reserve limits.
International Schools in Malaysia: A 2026 Guide for Families
A 2026 guide to international schools in Malaysia from a KL property manager: KL school districts, IB vs IGCSE, guardian passes, fees and currency risk.
MM2H 2026: The Complete Guide
MM2H 2026 now has five routes. Silver, Gold, Platinum, the Johor SEZ/SFZ and Sarawak S-MM2H compared: deposits, visa length, stay rules and who each one suits.
Malaysia PVIP Explained: Requirements, Costs and MM2H Differences
What is Malaysia PVIP? As a holder myself, I break down the requirements, the cost structure, the RM 1 million deposit rules and the key differences from MM2H.
Cost of Living: Kuala Lumpur vs Penang vs Johor Bahru
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang vs Johor Bahru is not big city expensive, small city cheap. Real price gaps after 5 years in KL, and how to choose.
Malaysia Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026: Treaties, Income Tax and RPGT
A 2026 Malaysia cross-border tax guide for property owners: tax residency, income tax rates, rental deductions, RPGT by holding period and home-country rules.