The top seven highlights of 2017
How has 2017 been for the Malaysian real estate industry? The answer would vary, depending on which side of the spectrum you are on.
Owning their first property by 25
Unless they were as lucky as Justin Bieber (and as talented) or Kendall Jenner (plus the ravishing looks), chances are our fresh graduates are slogging away to tide them through another month of decent meals, phone bill, education loan repayment and probably even car loan instalment.
Prasarana extends LRT, Monorail, MRT, BRT, Rapid KL services for New Year 2018
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 27): The operating hours of Light Rail Transit (LRT), the Monorail, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Rapid Transit Bus (BRT) and Rapid KL Bus services to some stations will be extended until 2am on Monday to accommodate users welcoming New Year 2018.
Knight Frank: Bite-sized homes below RM1m supply to rise in 2018 on development freeze
PETALING JAYA (Dec 21): The recent freeze on four types of developments — including condominiums and serviced apartments priced from RM1 million — will introduce more shoebox dwellings with absolute prices below the threshold, said Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd research and consultancy executive director Judy Ong.
Gamuda targets RM6b to RM8b orderbook replenishment in FY18
SHAH ALAM (Dec 7): Gamuda Bhd has targeted to replenish its construction orderbook by between RM6 billion and RM8 billion for its financial year ending July 31, 2018 (FY18).
Underground land acquisitions now regulated nationally
PETALING JAYA (Dec 2): The National Land Council (MTN) has agreed to set a minimum depth for acquisition of underground land for development purposes, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
