Only World Group on acquisition trail
SHAH ALAM (Dec 30): Only World Group Holdings Bhd (OWG), which aims for a 50% growth in revenue this financial year ending June 30, 2016 (FY16), expects to seal an investment deal “in the next couple of months”.
Penang Transport Master Plan is commitment, not gimmick, says Chow
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 29): The federal government should approve the Penang Transport Master Plan so that the state government cannot use it as a "political gimmick" to raise public outcry, says Penang state exco Chow Kon Yeow (pictured).
PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 1: Central City KL condos moderating
This week’s spotlight falls on the secondary market of non-landed residences in Central City Kuala Lumpur (excluding the KLCC enclave, which has been previously analysed separately).
No proof house plant causes cancer, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): A plant expert has dismissed recent social media claims that a popular house plant causes cancer as lacking scientific proof.
Ayala Land MGO is unlikely, says MCT
SHAH ALAM (Dec 21): MCT Bhd has dismissed the concerns of certain factions about a possible mandatory takeover by its single largest shareholder Ayala Land Inc after the latter raised its stake in the company to 32.
Builders blame banks for gloom, but it’s now or never for home buyers
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Shahfizul and Halida, a couple in their late 20s, said they had to give up a lot to purchase their first property, a RM460,000 home in the Klang Valley, and can't make further sacrifices as they live out their 35-year term loan.
129 recycling cages placed at flats in Negeri Sembilan
SEREMBAN (Dec 18): A total of 129 recycling cages will be placed at flats in Negeri Sembilan to enable effective waste separation at source.
DONE DEAL: Unit at Kiara Residence 2, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Sold for: RM620,000 or RM578psf Concluded by: K Y Kwek and Zen Ong of Hartamas Real Estate (OUG) (019-659 2782 & 019-590 0972) When: November 2015 Noteworthy: *Leasehold *1,073 sq ft * facing south with green Bukit Jalil view * 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom * air-conditioning units in living room and bedrooms * kitchen cabinets * two side-by-side parking bays Kiara Residence 2, or also known as Residensi Kiara Jalil 2, is located on Jalan Jalil Perwira 1, Bukit Jalil.
Penang will accommodate applicants if PR1MA will not, says housing exco
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 17): The state government yesterday said it was ready to take over the list of PR1MA (Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia) applicants in Penang, if PR1MA Corporation was willing to share the list.
KL City Hall reserves land for public housing projects
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 16): Several reserved land plots owned by Kuala Lumpur City Hall have been reserved for public housing projects, said Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan yesterday.
