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KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): The Penang government is seeking the consent of two major development companies to waive the confidentiality clauses in land reclamation agreements signed with the previous Barisan Nasional administration.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 17): Anzo Holdings Bhd has mutually agreed with vendor Datuk Lim Thiam Huat to terminate a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a RM7.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 17): Malaysia Pacific Corp Bhd (MPCorp) expects its upcoming residential project within Taman Nusa Damai in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, which has a gross development value of RM204 million, to help pull it out of its loss-making position.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is disposing of a 13-storey office building at Jalan P Ramlee for RM36 million, cash, to realise its investment in the property.

Country Heights Holdings Bhd (CHHB), which has been reporting net losses for the past three financial quarters, is making an effort to revive its two hospitality assets — Palace of the Golden Horses (POGH) and Mines Wellness Hotel — in an attempt to improve its earnings prospects amid rising competition and dwindling tourist arrival numbers.

SUNGAI BULOH (Dec 15): The Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to build 7,500 affordable homes in the state to cater to residents on a tight budget, says PKNS general manager Azlan Alifiah.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): The government has not instituted a requirement for civil servants to only engage law firms with bumiputera partnerships in their application for government housing loans.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 11): Analysts had mixed views over S P Setia Bhd's prospects.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): The east coast Malaysian state of Kelantan will soon have another five-star hotel.