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Abric sells PJ property for RM20.8m

KUALA LUMPUR: Abric Bhd is disposing of a property in Petaling Jaya for RM20.8 million cash, in line with the group’s objective of unlocking the values of assets not currently used in its core business of security seals.

Seoul apartment prices up 23.7 pct in 9 mths -govt

SEOUL:  Apartment prices in the capital Seoul rose 23.7 percent in the first nine months of the year, South Korean government data released for the first time on Wednesday showed, 10 times as fast as a private bank reported earlier.

RPGT will not harm property market, says valuation department DG

KUALA LUMPUR: The re-imposition of the real property gains tax (RPGT) will not severely affect the property market, says Valuation and Property Services Department Director-General Datuk Abdullah Thalith Md Thani.

He says the local property market was still very much a "buyers' market" and the RPGT, to be reinstated on Jan 1, 2010, actually affected sellers.

Naza Talyya Hotel aims for 70% occupancy rate

JOHOR BARU: The Naza Talyya Hotel here is aiming for a 20% increase in occupancy rate in the coming new year following its completion of an upgrading exercise.

An estimated RM18 million has been invested by the Naza Hotels Management group on their rebranding exercise.

Glomac 2Q net profit up 20.5% to RM9.3m

KUALA LUMPUR: Glomac Bhd posted net profit of RM9.3 million for its second quarter ended Oct 31, up 20.5% from the RM7.72 million a year ago.The property developer said on Tuesday, Dec 22 revenue fell 16.8% to RM75.63 million from RM91 million.

Get developers to pay back PKNS, Bukit Botak settlers told

SHAH ALAM: Bukit Botak settlers must get a developer to pay back RM48 million incurred by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) to build roads in the area if they object to land acquisition by the
state government.

Gamuda 1Q earnings up 14.5% to RM63m

KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd posted stronger set of earnings in the first quarter ended Oct 31, with net profit at RM63 million, up 14.5% from RM55.04 million a year ago, due to higher contributions from all divisions.

The infrastructure-based company said on Tuesday, Dec 22 that revenue was marginally higher by 1.63% at RM623.96 million from RM613.96 million.