The implementation of a vacancy tax could be a key factor in addressing the issue of vacant and unsold housing units across Malaysia. Khazanah Research Institute’s Theebalakshmi Kunasekaran said this tax is imposed on housing units that remain unoccupied or unused for a certain time period. It is usually calculated ... Read More

Chinatown @ Raja Uda, is themed uniquely and integrated FREEHOLD commercial development where everything converges in one location to satisfy businesses, offices, entertainment, food & beverages and local amenities need. It is now set to change the Raja Uda townscape through a well-planned collection of the Chinatown themed commercial spaces ... Read More

Ten new transportation projects have been included in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) including the Penang light rail transit (LRT) project. During the presentation of the mid-term review of the 12MP, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government emphasised the development of sustainable and resilient transport and logistics ... Read More

Housing development account (HDA) weaknesses in monitoring and management procedures are among factors identified as contributing to problematic housing projects. Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said HDAs are under the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act (Act 118), where the law requires licensed housing developers to ... Read More

About Savana @ Utropolis This is the fourth phase of Paramount Property’s Utropolis development at Batu Kawan. Located along Jalan Cassia Barat 2, adjacent to Sensasi and Sinaran Residences. It is less than 5 minutes’ walking distance to Design Village outlet mall and UOW MALAYSIA KDU Penang University College, with easy ... Read More

The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia welcomes the announcement by Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming on the proposal to introduce a new law to oversee urban regeneration efforts in the country, according to a statement issued by Rehda president Datuk NK Tong on Thursday. The ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% following its two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that ended today. In a statement, the central bank said at the current OPR level, the monetary policy stance remains “supportive of the economy” and is consistent with ... Read More

Newly proposed landed residential development by Pemaju Kelang Lama Sdn. Bhd. in Permatang Pauh. Located near Jalan Sama Gagah, the proposed development is adjacent to Taman Himalaya. It is only about 1km away from the North-South Expressway's Permatang Pauh interchange and approximately 10 minutes' drive to the Penang Bridge. This ... Read More

Looking to own your first home or to find the perfect unit to invest? Look no further. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity here at Batu Kawan. Experience Savana’s unique features firsthand – from versatile living spaces to contemporary and minimalist designs at Savana's latest showroom. All furnished by IKEA ... Read More

Ideal Capital Bhd has signed sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) with 23 local and foreign companies to occupy about 35% of the first phase of the Penang Technology Park (PTP) in Bertam. Based on the current market price of RM65 and RM90 per sq ft for industrial properties in North ... Read More