Mah Sing Group Bhd wants the government to consider introducing more easing and stimulus policies in Budget 2017 to spur the growth of the property industry and the overall economy.

Unpertubed by the soft property market, Gadang Land Sdn Bhd is forging ahead with the launch of the second phase of its 121-acre mixed-use development, Laman View, in Cyberjaya by the end of this month.

The Thameside area of Barnes, with its village atmosphere, attractive period properties, good schools and proximity to central London, was recently named as London’s second-best place to live in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live Guide, after Fitzrovia.

Situated at the high point of Jalan Batai, the 18-storey development carries a gross development value of RM800 million and will be offering 105 condos with built-ups of between 2,679 and 7,730 sq ft.

S P Setia’s double-storey terraced homes dubbed Visca and Villosa in the established Bukit Indah township recorded an 80% overall take-up during its recent launch.

"Through Rehda (Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia), developers have expressed their hope on this to the government."

Located at Jalan Desa Tebrau in Johor Bahru, the IKEA store is scheduled to open at the end of 2017 and will span 46,713 sq m.

The MRT-SBK line, which will be 51km long, is being built at a cost of RM23 billion and is now 89% completed.

Fitch said the scheme could result in higher debt among those with weaker credit scores.

The re-naming exercise will be applied to all communication and booking channels, external signage and operational items...