The 2-storey houses have a gross development value (GDV) of RM308 million and were launched in March, while the 3-storey linked semi-dees have a GDV of RM 190 million and were launched in June.

Protasco Bhd will hand over its entire Phase 1 of the De Centrum City development in Kuala Lumpur South, comprising a shopping centre block with 29 retail units, a serviced apartment block with 320 units, a small office/home office block with 192 units and 54 shoplots to purchasers in December.

UEM Sunrise Bhd has sold 60% of its Conservatory apartments in Melbourne during its worldwide marketing roadshow which started a month ago.

Marriot International Inc has made its debut in Taiwan with the opening of Taipei Marriott Hotel in Taipei's Dazhi area, Taiwan.

Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) has opened nine cycling trails to attract more sports enthusiasts to the federal administrative centre.

It was not known at press time the role that the Armed Forces Fund would play in the development of Bandar Malaysia, where the former Sungai Besi airbase was previously located.

West Village will offer 397 units of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts. The built-ups range from 50 sq m to 120 sq m and selling price starts from A$11,000 per sq m. The project is yet to be launched officially, but already 90% of its units have been reserved.

The hotel will offer 322 apartment units with a choice of studio, one and two-bedroom units. The built-ups range from 318 to 885 sq ft and prices start from RM460,000.

In a statement to the exchange today, Eco World said Menteri Besar Inc (MBI), which raised its concerns on the matter, could be referring to a separate portion from the sites, which Eco World was buying.

More such schemes will gradually be set up all over Ipoh and other parts of Perak.