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The proposal to use a 30-year building age as a redevelopment trigger under the Urban Renewal Act (URA) Bill (now in Parliament) remains fundamentally unsound, even with the Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming’s latest suggestion of “reviewing” it.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): AFFIN Bank Bhd has launched AFFIN Home Reno/-i, a comprehensive home renovation financing solution, offering all-in-one financing for both interior and exterior works.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 16): A local industry leader notes that Malaysian firms are reassessing their strategies to position real estate as an institutional-grade asset class capable of delivering stable, long-term returns.

JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 16): The Johor State Government will ensure that all development and strategic investments, including large-scale projects in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), will not compromise the basic needs of residents, particularly electricity and water supply, which remain a top priority.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 16): Wellness and healthcare-focused property developments require careful planning to ensure financial viability and strong returns.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): The construction sector is expected to see robust job flows in 2026, amid healthy contract flows anchored by infrastructure projects and sustained data centre roll-outs, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): Vestland Bhd (KL:VLB) said it will not proceed with three Selangor affordable housing projects worth a total of up to RM550.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): SkyGate Solutions Bhd (KL:SKYGATE) is buying a Penang-based property investment company linked to its major shareholder for RM75.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): Berjaya Land Bhd (KL:BJLAND) said it is proposing to change its name to Berjaya Property Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): A bill to facilitate border control arrangements for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be tabled in Parliament next month, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (pictured) said.