Of affordability and housing cycles
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 8): Guideline clarity, process transparency and constant engagement with relevant real estate stakeholders.
Report Card, the first 100 days of the Pakatan Harapan govt
It is a tough one for the Pakatan Harapan government, trying to deliver the goods in the first 100 days.
LBS Bina to launch new Dengkil township in Sept or Oct
IJOK (August 18): LBS Bina Group Bhd will be launching a new township in Dengkil by September or October.
Problematic Rumawip projects will be reported to the MACC, says FT minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): The implementation of the Federal Territories Affordable Homes Project (Rumawip) that allegedly fails to comply with the government's procedures will be reported to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad (pictured).
NWP aborts RM745m housing contract due to lack of progress
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): NWP Holdings Bhd said today it has decided to abort a RM744.
Johor aims for at least 2,000 affordable homes this year
PETALING JAYA (July 16): The state government down south plans to build between 2,000 and 3,000 units of Johor Affordable Homes (RMMJ) this year.
Easing home loan rules risky, say analysts
PETALING JAYA (June 14): The new government’s apparent intention to ease lending rules for home purchases may introduce additional risks to banks, analysts told The Edge weekly.
FT minister suggests rebranding of PPR homes
KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor yesterday said that affordable homes initiatives such as the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) could be rebranded to give them a fresh image and shift people’s sentiment about such properties.
Rehda: No housing glut as M’sia needs 3.2m more homes
PETALING JAYA (April 4): While there is an oversupply of shopping complexes and office spaces, it is not the case with residential properties as Malaysia is still short of 3.
Johor wants build 13,000 affordable homes this year
ISKANDAR PUTERI (Jan 9): The Johor government is aiming to build 13,000 units of affordable homes this year, endeavouring to hit the target of 60,000 units in 2020.