The Real Deal: Lessons from Hong Kong’s tower inferno
Fire safety must never be an afterthought, a budget item or a box to be ticked.
Federal Court strikes out appeal bid for management corporation to impose different unit rates
In dismissing the application, the Federal Court bench held that the issues raised by PD1’s management corporation were neither novel nor of public importance such that they would warrant further scrutiny; thus, the COA’s decision stood.
Exsim Development, Maba jointly break ground for 60-storey redevelopment project in KL
With a gross development value of RM800 million, the project will offer about 1,300 units consisting of serviced apartments with built-ups from 484 to 657 sq ft, as well as office suites with built-ups from 323 sq ft.
Johor debuts three-island Maharani Freeport as new energy and maritime free zone
The freeport is envisioned to offer tax exemptions on energy and maritime businesses, import-duty exemptions on most raw materials and equipment for manufacturing, unrestricted capital and profit repatriation, and allows 100% foreign ownership subject to conditions.
Assemblyman calls for early warning system in Cameron Highlands after landslide near Puncak Arabella Apartments
JKR and the Mineral and Geoscience Department (JMG) are still investigating the Arabella landslide.
After decade-long wait, Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment commences
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa: Today, we are opening the project site for residents to see for themselves the improved living conditions they can look forward to.
E&O may sell its last UK asset, Lincoln Suites, if price is right
In August, E&O inked a deal to sell two adjoining freehold land parcels in Hammersmith—held under its indirect subsidiary Hammersmith Properties Ltd—to Varsity Capital 1 Propco Ltd for up to £90.
Govt rejects en-bloc model, urban renewal to rely on owners' consent—PLANMalaysia
PLANMalaysia deputy director general (development) Saidin Lateh said the en-bloc approach practised in Singapore, Hong Kong and parts of Australia allows owners to collectively sell their properties and relocate.
Urban Renewal Bill ready to be retabled in Parliament this week, says housing minister
However, Minister Nga Kor Ming said the move is subject to the decision of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in his capacity as leader of the House.
Suria KLCC's outdoor skating rink recognised as Malaysia’s first
Outside at the Esplanade, Malaysia’s first outdoor skating rink circles the mall’s 80ft Christmas tree, set against the PETRONAS Twin Towers.
