Trading in IGB Corp shares suspended pending material announcement
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): Bursa Malaysia has approved IGB Corp Bhd’s request for a suspension in the trading of its shares today, pending a material announcement.
How the Singapore-KL HSR could affect property prices in Singapore
TWO years ago, Singaporean David Neubronner moved into his new home at Straits View Residences, a gated landed housing community located in the Permas Jaya housing estate of Johor Bahru.
Understanding home loans
WITH Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) having cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3% from July 13, 2016, some major banks have reduced their base rates (BR) and base lending rates (BLR).
Penang to decide on proposal to revise density guidelines soon
PETALING JAYA: The Penang state government will soon make its decision regarding a proposal to revise the current density guidelines to 128 units per acre in order to provide more affordable housing in the state.
Sunway seeks opportunities amidst an economic downturn
PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): Some developers might be deterred by the sluggish property market by pushing back their launches but Sunway Property, the property development arm of Sunway Bhd, sees opportunities in the downturn.
Penang on fact-finding mission on rent-control policy
PETALING JAYA (Aug 12): The Penang state government is on a fact-finding mission to pin point the possible impact of a rental hike on its pre-war buildings in George Town.
Penang property market immediate outlook challenging, says Knight Frank Malaysia
PETALING JAYA (Aug 10): The immediate outlook of Penang’s property market will be challenging amid difficulties in the global and national economic environment, said property services firm Knight Frank Malaysia in its latest report.
Strata living, a work in progress
IT’S been a year since the Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA) was implemented in our country.
Genting, Pavilion in US$6 bil Vietnam project
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 4): Malaysia's Genting Group and Pavilion Group are partnering with Vietnam-based property developer Van Thinh Phat Group Corp to develop the US$6 billion (about RM24 billion) Saigon Peninsula mixed project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.