The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Digital Perak Corporation Holdings (DPCH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday, to support the implementation of the smart city programme in Ipoh.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to be signed in Jan 2025. This bold initiative has sparked renewed optimism in Johor’s property market, fostering cross-border economic opportunities.

Noteworthy:

• Built-up size: 4,297 sq ft
• Floor level: low
• 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: The Royal Selangor Golf Club, MRT Ampang Park, MRT Persiaran KLCC, The LINC KL, Sayfol International School, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
• Accessibility: AKLEH, SPE, MEX, SMART Tunnel, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Kampung Pandan

When: November 2024

Creating healthier homes goes beyond taking care of the individual units. It involves creating healthier community spaces and designs for our residential developments, according to experts at the SkyWorld Healthy Home panel discussion.

Under the Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981, personnel and/or companies that manage property and/or buildings, be they residential or commercial, are property managers (PMs) who are required to be registered with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP).

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 3,200 sq ft
• Floor level: mid
• 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara, Bangsar Shopping Centre, KLGCC, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar Village I&II
• Accessibility: SPRINT Damansara and Kerinchi Link, Federal Highway, NPE, Jalan Maarof, Jalan Bangsar

When: August 2024

The "Rule of 78" calculates a loan's interest for the entire loan term based on the original principal. A borrower thus gets no interest savings even if the loan is paid off earlier than scheduled.

The progress was on track to ensure that the project will be completed in December 2026 for the Kota Bharu to Gombak Integrated Terminal and then to Jalan Kastam in December 2027.

The Works Ministry (KKR) is projecting spending in the construction sector of RM200 billion, covering the government sector, government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and the private sector, next year.

Mixed developments are complex entities with various components. As a property manager, it’s crucial to identify the specific type of mixed development and understand the shared unit percentage of each component.