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Concerned about the mismatch of supply and demand of high-rise properties, the Johor government has also issued a freeze on new applications to build serviced apartments at the end of 2014.

Developers' interest in the area has heightened, thanks to its upcoming high-profile neighbour, Bandar Malaysia.

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Khazanah is said to be among 10 tenants in The Shard, the tallest in western Europe, which has secured 90% occupancy for its office space.

In a statement released yesterday, KCN demanded City Hall and the ministry justify the purpose of the conversion of part of Taman Metropolitan Kepong public recreational land to residential status.

The unit is one of a limited number of penthouses in Infinity condominium. It is currently vacant as the owner is in the UK and wants to cash out.

Zenia Parkhomes or Zenia houses are about six and a half years old and are occupied by a closely knit community. About 50% of the occupants are expatriates.

New phase consists of 625 units of double-storey link houses, with built up sizes ranging from 1,800 sq ft to 2,200 sq ft.

In a joint statement, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar and Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Khaw Boon Wan said it is imperative that the governments are “properly informed” of industry views.