Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 50 basis points (bps) to 2.00%. “The ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the OPR are correspondingly reduced to 2.25% and 1.75%, respectively,“ BNM said in a statement today. The OPR has been reduced by a ... Read More

The demand for property in Penang remains robust despite the economic downturn brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order (MCO) enforced to curb its spread. International Read Estate Federation (FIABCI) president Michael Geh Thuan Peng said he is still receiving enquiries about property under the Malaysia ... Read More

There are no more active Covid-19 cases recorded in Penang. The last two cases were reportedly discharged as of 12 noon today, according to statistics from State Health Department. This is the first time Penang recorded zero cases while at the same time having zero patients admitted for Covid-19. Today ... Read More

The movement control order (MCO) in Penang will remain intact tomorrow, with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) to be enforced from May 8 onwards, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today. The Penang lawmaker said Penang will not enforce CMCO tomorrow as announced by the federal government, but ... Read More

Almost all economic sectors and business activities will be allowed to resume business, subject to conditions and standard operating procedure, starting May 4, announces the Prime Minister. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the decision is made following advice from the Health Ministry and after lengthy discussions during the Economic Action ... Read More

The Malaysian property market is expected to remain resilient despite the economic headwinds this year due to COVID-19, with affordable housing and finding the right solutions to the property overhang continuing to be the main agenda of the government. Valuation and Property Services Department Malaysia (JPPH) in a statement today ... Read More

Plenitude Bhd is closing the operations of three hotels, namely Mercure Penang Beach and The Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences, both in Penang, and Travelodge Ipoh, Perak with immediate effect, and downsizing operations in the other hotels owned by it. This decision is a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic ... Read More

More hotels in Penang are expected to cease operations soon in the aftermath of the Covid-19 global pandemic. After Jazz Hotel announced yesterday that it is shutting its doors, NST has learnt that two more major hospitality establishments here will follow suit. The two businesses are Penaga Hotel and Jerejak ... Read More

Malaysian developers should switch their focus to landed properties in respect of the peoples’ wishes to have a better quality of life, said experts. Impetus Alliance chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Seri Michael Yam said affordable landed properties would be a better investment choice for Malaysians. “The Covid-19 ... Read More

The Penang government will come out with an action plan to ensure that the low-income earners will still have access to affordable homes post Covid-19. State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said it was undeniable that the property sector would face tough times ahead. “We ... Read More