Ewein ups stake in Penang developer

KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Ewein Bhd is increasing its stake in Ewein Zenith Sdn Bhd to 89% from 73%, as part of its plan to gain control in the Penang-based property developer, which is currently developing a luxury sea-front residential project worth RM800 million in gross development value.

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Ideas: Property-related election pledges may hurt real estate market

PETALING JAYA (May 15): Election pledges made by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) government regarding affordable housing and the property market at large may hurt the industry as the new government seeks to further control the market which could potentially prevent its self-correction, said Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) senior fellow Dr Carmelo Ferlito.

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