EPF in talks to divest 1–2 properties in UK
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is in discussions to divest one or two of its property assets in the UK.
Europe property investors eye logistics market
KUALA LUMPUR: Europe property investors, including those in the UK, have turned their attention to the logistics industry for more attractive returns, according to the London-based global real estate service provider Savills plc Spotlight report published in March 2015.
Sime Darby launches third Property Lifestyle Collection campaign
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): For the third time, Sime Darby Property Bhd launched its Sime Darby Property Lifestyle Collection campaign, which offers packages for residential and commercial property.
Commercial estate remains buoyant in India
BANGALORE (April 10): India continues to witness healthy transactions in its commercial market, the Jones Lang LaSalle Pvt Ltd (JLL) India Monthly Real Estate Monitor said in February.
CIDB leads in pledge on sustainable infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), in collaboration with the Works Ministry, has signed the Sustainable Infrastructure in Malaysia Pledge to reduce environmental damage and the maintenance cost of buildings.
MCT launches first phase of its debut township
SUBANG JAYA (April 9): MCT Consortium Bhd will officially launch the first phase of its debut township Cybersouth on April 25.
Mah Sing bags two international awards
KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Mah Sing Group Bhd was recently awarded two international awards – Best Company for Leadership Property Development Award in the real estate category by the International Alternative Investment Review (IAIR) and Malaysia’s Best Employer Brand Awards by the Employer Branding Institute.
PUNB offers land financing for entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) will be offering an easy financing scheme for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to own their own premises for business activities across townships in the country.
MCT to focus on affordable housing in Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR (April 6): Freshly-listed MCT Bhd will focus on developing affordable housing in the Klang Valley in the near term.
Don’t impose GST on bricks, steel and cement, says Rehda
KUALA LUMPUR (April 5): The Real Estate Housing and Developers’ Association (Rehda) urged the government to exclude core construction materials such as bricks, steel and cement from the goods and services tax (GST) during the Malaysia Property Expo Klang Valley 2015 (Mapex-Klang Valley 2015) today.
