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KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) has secured its largest contract to date, following the acceptance of two letters of award worth a combined RM1.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Vestland Bhd (KL:VLB), which recently terminated three Selangor affordable housing contracts worth about RM551 million, on Friday said it has secured two new construction contracts totalling RM602 million.

The proposal to use a 30-year building age as a redevelopment trigger under the Urban Renewal Act (URA) Bill (now in Parliament) remains fundamentally unsound, even with the Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming’s latest suggestion of “reviewing” it.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): AFFIN Bank Bhd has launched AFFIN Home Reno/-i, a comprehensive home renovation financing solution, offering all-in-one financing for both interior and exterior works.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 16): A local industry leader notes that Malaysian firms are reassessing their strategies to position real estate as an institutional-grade asset class capable of delivering stable, long-term returns.

JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 16): The Johor State Government will ensure that all development and strategic investments, including large-scale projects in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), will not compromise the basic needs of residents, particularly electricity and water supply, which remain a top priority.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 16): Wellness and healthcare-focused property developments require careful planning to ensure financial viability and strong returns.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): The construction sector is expected to see robust job flows in 2026, amid healthy contract flows anchored by infrastructure projects and sustained data centre roll-outs, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): Vestland Bhd (KL:VLB) said it will not proceed with three Selangor affordable housing projects worth a total of up to RM550.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): SkyGate Solutions Bhd (KL:SKYGATE) is buying a Penang-based property investment company linked to its major shareholder for RM75.