Non-Penangites can now buy affordable homes in state to address overhang
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 29): Non-residents of Penang are now allowed to purchase affordable homes in the state as the authorities here attempt to fix the “overhang situation”.
#10yearschallenge: The property personality edition
The first month of 2019 saw the #10yearschallenge taking Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by storm.
M’sian REITs could become market darlings in 2019
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Stocks on Bursa Malaysia have endured a roller-coaster ride last year, with some creating big losses to investors on one day.
Penang's residential overhang relatively low, smart city agenda on track
PETALING JAYA (Jan 2): Penang State Housing, Town, Country Planning and Local Government Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said that the property market in Penang was still strong despite reports of overhang units.
Felda’s transformation plan features 31 strategic initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19): The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) said its transformation plan involves 31 strategic initiatives to turn the agency’s operations around.
Reason for late reporting of tampering will be given later —PAC
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will wait until the end of its inquiry to reveal the reason given by senior executives of the National Audit Department for waiting until the last month to publicly allege that the 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) final audit report was tampered.
Abandoned projects revived
PETALING JAYA (Nov 30): Selangor government's RM18mil allocation for the completion of abandoned projects, the Abandoned Projects Revival Fund (Tepat) has yielded results.
Johor moves to revive sick and abandoned projects
JOHOR BARU (Oct 23): In a move to help house buyers affected by sick and abandoned private housing projects, the state government says it will take proactive measures.
Management and maintenance are key when buying older properties
SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): How do you decide if an old property is worth investing in and what are the signs you look out for? According to Sri Penaga Management Corporation chairman Khaw Chay Tee, the management and maintenance of the property are key factors to consider.
