Staying ahead during challenging times
THE slowdown in the property market is not news to developers and the public.
Penang proposing rent control on pre-war buildings at Unesco heritage site
GEORGE TOWN (Aug 2): The Penang government is proposing a rent control policy for pre-war buildings after numerous complaints from business operators in the George Town Unesco World Heritage Site over excessive rental hikes, Bernama reported today.
Has Ewein’s RM800m City of Dreams hit a snag?
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 1): A stay order imposed by the Penang Appeals Board (PAB) on the execution of the planning permission for Ewein Bhd’s maiden property development venture remains after one year.
SMD Development to kick off RM1 bil worth of projects
PETALING JAYA: SMD Development Sdn Bhd (SMD), which has its development footprint in Kundang, Rawang, has more to offer with upcoming projects, according to its CEO Datuk Jeffery Tan.
Two more Pan Borneo Highway contracts awarded
KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): Another two joint ventures (JVs) have clinched contracts under the Pan Borneo Highway project.
Amendments to land laws will attract more foreign investors, says Wan Junaidi
NILAI (July 28): The recent amendments to land laws that were passed in Parliament recently will be a boost to attract new foreign investments, said Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said yesterday, Bernama reported He added that the amendments would also help the public tremendously on matters relating to land.
CEO: Tabung Haji will not sell off TRX land
KUALA LUMPUR (July 26): Tabung Haji has indicated it will not sell the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) land that it purchased from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), as the pilgrimage fund sees long-term value in the piece of land.
PAM launches Architecture Exhibition
PETALING JAYA (July 25): The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) has launched its Architecture Exhibition in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2016 (KLAF 2016) and the soft launch of the new PAM centre at Jalan Tandok.
Mah Sing Foundation builds home for orang asli family
PETALING JAYA (July 25): Mah Sing Foundation, a charitable trust established by Mah Sing Group Bhd, has contributed RM42,000 to build a home for an orang asli family in Kampung Serendah via social enterprise EPIC Homes.
Ipoh not proposing to raise parking charges
IPOH (July 25): The Ipoh City Council (MBI) is not proposing to raise car parking charges in the city unlike the move implemented by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
