Marriott to manage Renaissance KL for another 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 19): Marriott International Inc will continue to manage Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel (pictured) for another decade.
IGB to sell Renaissance KL for RM765 mil
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): IGB Corp Bhd announced a proposed disposal of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Renaissance KL) (pictured) by Great Union Properties Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGB to Ventura International Sdn Bhd for RM765 million.
Trading in IGB Corp shares suspended pending material announcement
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): Bursa Malaysia has approved IGB Corp Bhd’s request for a suspension in the trading of its shares today, pending a material announcement.
‘Renaissance KL deal likely to be sealed this week’
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): After more than a decade of seeking, property developer cum hotel owner and operator, IGB Corp Bhd, has finally found a buyer for its 910-room Renaissance Kuala Lumpur (pictured), and a sale and purchase agreement for the biggest ever hotel deal is expected to be inked as early as today, sources say.
Penang on fact-finding mission on rent-control policy
PETALING JAYA (Aug 12): The Penang state government is on a fact-finding mission to pin point the possible impact of a rental hike on its pre-war buildings in George Town.
CoreNet introduces its Malaysia chapter
THE corporate real estate (CRE) industry in Kuala Lumpur is gaining importance, as a growing number of multinational organisations are setting up their headquarters and regional offices in the city.
Summit Hotel Subang USJ to get RM20 mil to RM30 mil renovation
SUBANG JAYA (July 28): AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT) will spend between RM20 million and RM30 million to refurbish the Summit Hotel Subang USJ (pictured) in order to maintain its four-star rating, Bernama reported today.
Reduce rental to attract tenants, says Savills Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (July 27): As more office landlords fight over a shrinking pool of tenants, owners will have to reduce rents further to entice prospective occupants, said Savills Malaysia executive chairman Christopher Boyd.
A 3-room house for RM20,000!? No, we are not joking
PETALING JAYA (July 12): The rising price of homes is one of the biggest complaints of Malaysians, especially for city folk.
Rent control may drive down values of heritage and pre-war properties
KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Real estate experts cautioned against reintroducing rent control on heritage and pre-war properties in Penang, as it may drive up the cost of maintaining these properties, lowering their values and impacting tourism as a result.
