Foreign worker employment quota approvals halted until further notice
"Approvals for foreign worker quotas so far are expected to meet foreign labour needs by industry, including in critical sectors.
Abandoned housing projects – will the special task force be effective this time?
If they have failed miserably in their gatekeeping role, how can they now be entrusted to revive sick and abandoned projects? KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): When the new Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming took office, he vowed to “scrutinise every sick and abandoned housing project”.
Accessibility, amenities, space and flexibility – all at attainable prices
Well-established daily conveniences, easy accessibility by road networks, and better still, by rail links – these are the top considerations of any savvy home investor today.
Battersea Power Station to host colourful spring festival and Easter
An exciting line-up of family-friendly activities await at Battersea Power Station thisSpring fromApril 1 to 16, including a free giant flower trail, Mobile Farm, face painting, a Wriggle and Squiggle floor playground, a special visit from Colin The Caterpillar™, and outdoor games.
HLIB says Sunway REIT acquisition of Giant hypermarkets from EPF a positive
In a note on Friday (March 17), the research house said it was “mildly positive” with Sunway REIT’s proposal to acquire six Giant hypermarkets/retail complex from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for a total cash consideration of RM520 million.
MGB bags RM47m contract to build houses in Puchong
The contract was awarded by Blee & W Architects Sdn Bhd, on behalf of Astana Modal (M) Sdn Bhd, which in turn is a subsidiary of LBS Bina Group Bhd.
Inta Bina bags RM80m contract to build houses in Ijok
The contract to build 300 units of double-storey houses at the Eco Grandeur township was awarded by Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd, a unit of Eco World Development Bhd.
Sunsuria launches Sunsuria Care to provide medical support to its community
Sunsuria Care Hub, which is open daily, is managed by a doctor, assisted by two trained nurses, to facilitate the township’s residents in obtaining basic health advice services, either face-to-face or via a phone call, and WhatsApp.
Singapore’s public housing model possible in Malaysia only upon structural change
In Malaysia, the affordable housing segment is partly funded by the free-market housing that is priced to cover the outstanding cost of developing the former.
Sunway REIT announces acquisition of properties from EPF worth RM520m
The properties to be acquired by Sunway REIT are six strategically located hypermarkets/retail complexes in the Klang Valley and Johor.
