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KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) unexpected overnight policy rate (OPR) cut signalled possible easing measures for the property segment going forward, as the 25 basis points (bps) reduction from 3.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): Real estate investment trust (REIT) prices rose in early trades on Bursa Malaysia yesterday following Bank Negara Malaysia’s move to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR), but pared gains in the afternoon.

Property sector (July 14) Maintain neutral: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has cut its overnight policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 3%.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 14): UEM Sunrise Bhd rose as much as three sen or 3% after Bank Negara Malaysia cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) to 3% from 3.

KUALA Lumpur’s Melawati area has been a property hot spot for the last decade, with prices soaring and new developments from major developers such as Sime Darby Property Bhd, Sunway Bhd and Nadayu Properties Bhd.

Property sector Maintain neutral: Out of eight property developers under our coverage, two (UEM Sunrise Bhd [UEMS] and Eastern & Oriental Bhd [E&O]) reported earnings below expectations.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Real estate experts cautioned against reintroducing rent control on heritage and pre-war properties in Penang, as it may drive up the cost of maintaining these properties, lowering their values and impacting tourism as a result.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 5): Bertam Alliance Bhd is selling two parcels of freehold land at Batu 9, Cheras, with a collective land size of 47,930 sq m (11.

IPOH (July 4): Property investors can enjoy a 15% discount when they buy a “Treetops” condominium unit in Jalan Gopeng at Team Keris Bhd’s Family Day starting from Wednesday, Bernama reported today.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 1): MRCB-Quill Real Estate Investment Trust (MRCB-Quill REIT) is buying Menara Shell in KL Sentral from Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) for RM640 million.