A total of 13,038 applications worth RM1.5 billion have been approved under the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme from its launch in 2008 until May 31 this year, said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

The Malaysia Budget and Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) said it disagrees with and refutes Airbnb Inc's claim that Penang's proposed law on short-term rental accommodation (STRA) may affect, among others, the Malaysian tourism industry and Penang's economic growth as the proposed law will instead show that the country has laws to protect all parties within the tourism sector.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built up: 4,240 sq ft
• 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Low-floor location
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: Royal Selangor Golf Course, THE LINC KL, Petronas Twin Towers, Pavilion Bukit Bintang, Prince Court Medical Centre, KLLCC and Ampang Park light rail transit (LRT) stations
• Accessibility: KESAS Highway, Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)

When: April 2022

Messrs Mazars PLT has been appointed as the new external auditor of Gabungan AQRS Bhd with effect from Aug 11.

): Lagenda Properties Bhd on Tuesday (Aug 9) announced it is acquiring a 422-acre land in Perak for RM92.4 million cash.

KLCC Stapled Group's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 (2QFY22) rose 14.69% to RM165.18 million, from RM144.01 million a year ago, as revenue grew 25% to RM350.31 million from RM280.17 million.

The local industrial sector has seen steady growth while the retail sector is recovering with stable increase of occupancy rates, according to the Knight Frank Malaysia’s Real Estate Highlights for 1H2022 (REH).

Property consultancy firm Zerin Properties and Habitat Builders Sdn Bhd on Monday (Aug 8) announced their joint venture in Zerin Habitat Sdn Bhd to venture into the environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating and consultancy sector.