Iskandar Malaysia is the heart of Malaysia's real estate sector. After China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, the region also became a hotbed for Chinese investment and fierce political competition between local politicians and the federal government. Watch Guanie Lim explain how China was able to navigate Malaysia's tricky politics to promote its real estate investments.

A high-end real estate development that caters to Chinese entrepreneurs became caught up in divisive Malaysian politics. Chinese investors are learning hard lessons about how to navigate local turf wars and political risks.