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BNM maintains overnight policy rate at 2.75pc

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today, allowing it to assess the impact of the cumulative past OPR adjustments, given the lag effects of monetary policy on the economy. The central bank said at the current OPR level, the ... Read More
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Bank Negara likely to hike OPR to 3% tomorrow

Standard Chartered (StanChart) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to increase the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3.0% during its monetary policy meeting tomorrow, reversing the Covid-induced rate cuts. “Following a likely January hike, we expect a pause in March, before another 25bps hike in May, assuming the ... Read More
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Usher in joy and prosperity at Paramount’s CNY Open House (25 Jan)

Paramount Property wishes you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! Drop by Paramount Property's CNY Open House and view the new show unit on 25 January 2023 (Wednesday) from 10am to 5pm ... Read More
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Penang will pursue the George Town–Butterworth LRT link

The Penang government is still waiting to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke to discuss the proposed George Town–Butterworth Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the discussion would also touch on other critical transport projects in Penang, such as the ... Read More
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SITE PROGRESS: Celesta Residency (Jan 2023)

About Celesta Residency Mixed development by Red Blue Development Sdn. Bhd. (TGB Group) in the established township of Sungai Nibong. Strategically located along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, diagonally opposite three public schools, namely SRJK(C) Kwang Hwa, SRJK(C) Shih Chung and SMK Sungai Nibong. It features a mix of residential and ... Read More
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Public market in Batu Kawan to be completed in 2025

Residents in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan will have their first-ever public market in the area soon! Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also the Batu Kawan MP, said the project which sits on a 7.69-acre land near Taman Crescentia is divided into two phases at an estimated cost of RM69 ... Read More
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More initiatives and new environment-based master plan to realise PSI project

The Penang government is committed to realising the Penang South Islands (PSI) project after announcing new initiatives under the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) scheme and the introduction of the PSR Ecology Offset Master Plan (PEOM). The additional initiatives under the SIMP scheme include the announcement of 11 fishermen who are ... Read More
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Malaysia’s property market to recover in tandem with economic activities

Malaysia’s property market sector will continue to recover although at a slower pace with Asia Pacific facing significant headwinds and an overcast global economy in 2023, said global property consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia. Group managing director Keith Ooi said introducing green incentives should be the key initiative to drive the ... Read More
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SITE PROGRESS: Sinaran Residences (Jan 2023)

About Sinaran Residences @ Utropolis The residential component in the third phase of Utropolis development by Paramount Property at Batu Kawan, Penang. It is strategically located along Bandar Cassia Expressway, with walking access to Design Village outlet mall and UOW MALAYSIA KDU Penang University College. Driving to Penang International Airport will ... Read More
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AEM opens second manufacturing facility in Penang

AEM, a global leader in test innovation, has officially expanded its operation in Penang with its new facility located in the Perai Industrial Zone. The first plant of AEM is located in Bayan Lepas. AEM chief executive officer Chandran Nair said the new plant comprises a 365,000sq ft area for ... Read More