Tropicana eyes RM3b GDV in 2020 despite weak property conditions
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Tropicana Corp Bhd, controlled by tycoon Tan Sri Danny Tan Chee Sing, says it is on track to achieve its targeted gross development value (GDV) of RM2.
Developers should confirm their EOT approvals with KPKT minister
PETALING JAYA (Nov 28): Many a property developer may be shivering in their boots following the recent Federal Court ruling that the Housing Controller under the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) does not have power to grant Extension of Time (EOT) approvals to them.
Ambrin: Govt very worried about 1MDB audit report
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Former Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang had the impression that the government was "worried" about the final draft of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) audit report before it was presented to the parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the High Court heard today.
Feels good to make a difference
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): The colourful new sports court at PPR Seri Cempaka, Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur has brought smiles to the faces of not only the residents but also the Sayangi Rumahku volunteers who helped transform the once forlorn court.
Ambrin told to keep his feelings on 1MDB audit report to himself, and 'manage younger officers'
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Former auditor-general (AG) Tan Sri Ambrin Buang was told to keep his feelings to himself after he got frustrated on several occasions in the meeting with top government officials dated Feb 24, 2016 to amend a finalised audit report on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
IDEAS: Let developers deal with consequences of their decisions
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Further credit easing for first-time homebuyers is not advisable, the focus should be on the problem of rising household debt which has been largely driven by housing loans, says think tank.
Sayangi Rumahku activities can reduce social ills, say volunteers
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Participating in community activities and programmes such as the Sayangi Rumahku can help reduce social ills among PPR public housing scheme residents especially the youths, said members of the PPR Seri Cempaka public housing community who were among the volunteers who were helping to refurbish the previously dilapidated sports court at the PPR.
Menang looks into acquisition of income-generating assets
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Menang Corp (M) Bhd is looking into the acquisition of income-generating real estate assets which may include buildings in the Klang Valley to grow the property developer's net profit.
Highland Towers redevelopment: MPAJ still waiting for directions from KPKT
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) is still waiting for directions from the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) over the redevelopment plans for Highland Towers in Ulu Klang, The Star reported today.
Johor Sultan launches Menara JLand
JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar launched Menara JLand in the Johor Bahru city centre today, the Star reported.
