Penang agrees to waive approval fees for Mapex property buyers
PETALING JAYA (July 5): Those buying homes at the Malaysia Property Expo (Mapex) in Penang will be exempted from approval fees, said state executive council member Jagdeep Singh Deo.
Balancing aesthetics with sustainability
There has been a long ongoing debate on form versus function but advancements in construction and green technology are allowing property developers to come up with buildings and structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable in the long-run.
Relaxing lending rules may not be a good move, says IDEAS
PETALING JAYA (July 5): The proposed mortgage with less stringent lending requirements by banks mooted by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) that is aimed at benefiting the M40 and B40 groups may not be a good move, said the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) senior fellow Dr Carmelo Ferlito.
Loan scheme for M40, B40 groups targeted for August rollout
PUTRAJAYA (July 3): The government aims to roll out a loan scheme aimed at the M40 and B40 income group, said Housing and Local Government Minister (KPKT) Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Don't worry too much about KL property glut as market will eventually adjust itself, says MIP president
PETALING JAYA (July 3): The housing and commercial property glut in Kuala Lumpur is not a great cause for concern as the market will eventually adjust itself to accommodate the excessive supply, said the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) president Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar.
Kepong waste-to-energy plant pending further studies
PETALING JAYA (July 3): The waste-to-energy project in Kepong mooted by the Barisan Nasional administration needs further studying before it can be implemented, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, reported The Star.
Kota Giam, Penang folk to get PPR homes
KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): If all things go according to plan, Kota Giam, Jelutong in Penang will host up to 2,000 People’s Housing Project (PPR) homes.
Over 60 fire stations in dilapidated condition in the country
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): More than 60 fire stations in the country are in dilapidated condition, revealed The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) today.
Country Garden: Preparation and execution of Danga Bay S&P follows laws
PETALING JAYA (June 26): Country Garden Danga Bay Sdn Bhd has reiterated that the preparation and execution of the sale and purchase agreements (S&P) between the company and its Danga Bay project’s customers follows the requirements of relevant Malaysian laws and regulations.
MoT eyes affordable housing projects on RAC's 9,192 acres of land
KAJANG (June 25): The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is planning to develop affordable housing projects on Railway Assets Corp's (RAC) 9,192 acres of land to generate better returns for the company.
