Kampung Baru development to bring benefits without compromising dignity, rights and history, says Anwar
“The government firmly believes that every decision must be rooted in the well-being of the people and the preservation of community identity.
Urban Renewal Bill set to be tabled for second reading on Oct 6, says Nga
"The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is also actively holding engagement sessions for the drafting of new Acts, such as the Residential Tenancy Act and amendments, as well as improvements to existing Acts, namely the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118) and the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757).
Malaysia to build smart cities grounded in Madani principles—PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim: A smart city guided by Madani principles provides a platform to empower citizens, broaden access to opportunities, and ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of technological progress.
Interests of Malays in Kampung Baru, KL, guaranteed in any development, says Zaliha
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa also warned against attempts to politicise the issue or disrupt community harmony.
Handle Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment carefully, prioritise interests of Malays, says Sultan of Selangor
The Sultan also reminded the public that Kampung Baru was established in 1899 and officially recognised as a Malay settlement for agricultural purposes, a designation granted by his late ancestor, the fifth Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah Ibni Raja Muda Musa, through the Selangor Government Gazette dated Jan 12, 1900, which classified it as a Malay agricultural settlement.
MPDP (Penang Edition): Penang property transaction volume, value hold steady
EdgeProp editorial and branding head Jacqueline Lim: Penang’s residential overhang steadily eased from 5,493 units in 2020 to 2,069 units in 2024, reflecting a gradual absorption of unsold stock.
MPDP (Penang Edition): Developers urged to rethink strategies in selling bumi lots
“Developers often don’t even have dedicated bumi sales staff or marketers, so the message gets lost with prospective buyers.
Penang expands 10 towns, creates 25 new ones
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow: The amendment involves more than 210,000 land titles and 184,000 strata titles, which will be reclassified according to the new land status.
Nga: Sustainable urban development should combine digital innovation with cultural preservation
Nga, who is also president of the UN-Habitat Assembly, cautioned that rising demands for housing, transport, and infrastructure could strain resources and widen social inequalities without proactive measures.
YPLab 2025 prompts community innovation at Kampung Pasir Baru
The YPLab 2025 winning group’s representative, Najat Amer Nordin, 36, stated their core idea was to activate the Kampung Pasir Baru bund from a dead space into a living infrastructure.
