2017 rail theme positive for construction sector

Construction sector Maintain overweight: Last Friday, a day after the official launch of phase 1 of the mass rapid transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) line, we hosted a group tour for 10 domestic fund managers to experience the country’s first MRT system.

READ MORE

Premature of Putrajaya to condemn DEIAs — Penang

GEORGE TOWN (Dec 23): The Penang government has refuted a federal minister’s claims that the state has failed to comply with the law in preparation of relevant environmental impact studies for the RM46 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), saying such claims were “premature” as the reports have yet to even be submitted to Putrajaya.

READ MORE

DONE DEAL: Solaris Dutamas serviced residence, Kuala Lumpur

Sold for: RM975,000 (RM920 psf) Concluded by: Ann Soh (REN 03232) of One Sunterra Properties (018-369 8650) When: June 2016 Noteworthy: ● Freehold ● Built-up: 1,060 sq ft ● Completed in 2009 ● Developed by Sunrise Bhd (now UEM Sunrise) ● 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ● Located above a mall According to the agent, Ann Soh of One Sunterra Properties, the unit is located on the 16th floor of Publika, a shopping mall favoured by expats.

READ MORE

Bank Negara okays MBSB's merger talks with AFB

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no objection in principle to Malaysia Building Society Bhd's (MBSB) commencing talks with Asian Finance Bank (AFB) on a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) deal.

READ MORE