Finding adequate child care and support remains one of the biggest hurdles for working mothers and young parents. Rising costs of living demand the creation of dual-income households.

A home located within or in proximity to the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC) undoubtedly comes with a premium. After all, this is where the pulse of the whole nation is. Complete with all the attachments to modern urban living, the world-class capital city is vibrant and full of life – both economically and socially. 

Malaysia’s central bank on Thursday left the benchmark interest rate unchanged as widely expected, citing improving economic activity amid moderate inflation.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 4,385 sq ft
• Unfurnished
• 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
• Nearby amenities: Bangsar Shopping Centre, DC Mall, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Bangsar Village I & II, MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara, Bukit Bandaraya Public Park, Help University
• Accessibility: Sprint-Damansara and Kerinchi Link, LDP, Jalan Maarof, Jalan Johar, Jalan Damanlela, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim

When: February 2024

Noteworthy:

• Leasehold
• Built-up size: 3,484 sq ft
• Land size: 1,776 sq ft
• Unfurnished
• 2 bathrooms
• Nearby amenities: Alam Damai Recreational Park, Bukit Besi Peak, UCSI University, National Defense University of Malaysia, MRT Taman Connaught, The Mines Resort & Golf Club, Selangor Turf Club, Australian International School Malaysia
• Accessibility: SUKE, MRR2, CKE, SALAK, Jalan Alam Damai, Jalan Cheras

When: March 2024

Presently, the funds under AHB are managed by Maybank AB while its sponsor is PHB and its trustee is AmanahRaya Trustees Bhd.

“The decision to actively participate in the KIGIP development is an important milestone for us as we venture into the natural adjacency of plantation companies.”

The ringgit has been under pressure though a rate hike is not a “panacea”, HSBC said. 

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) announced the Bestari Jaya People's Housing Project (PPR) to resolve the longstanding housing crisis faced by 245 families across five rubber estates since 1998.