The traditional housing affordability measure of median multiple is too conservative, whereas measures of residual income and housing cost burden are more realistic, Rehda Institute shared on Tuesday during a stakeholders' discussion held at Wisma Rehda in Petaling Jaya for an upcoming report titled Affordable Housing II: Closing the Gap ... Read More

The aspiration of owning a home, a cornerstone of financial stability and future planning, remains an uphill battle for many Malaysian millennials residing in major cities. The intertwining factors of skyrocketing property prices and an unyielding surge in the cost of living create a formidable barrier, leaving the younger generation, ... Read More

IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd (IJMPD) is currently negotiating for a China and a US-brand name hotels to operate in the RM4.5bil Light City mixed development project in Penang, says general manager Tan Hun Beng, IJMPD is a joint-venture (JV) company between IJM Corp Bhd and Singapore based Perennial Holdings ... Read More

Aspen Group inaugurated its latest project, called Versa, a two-tower residential development and nine commercial units, in Batu Kawan last Friday. Strategically nestled in the freehold township of Batu Kawan, Versa promises residents unparalleled comfort, convenience, and a gratifying lifestyle. Its effortless access to amenities such as IKEA Batu Kawan, Klippa ... Read More

The Penang government has called on PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) to implement the Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project for the dispersal of the worsening traffic congestion in the area. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government had raised the matter with the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) of ... Read More

The topping-out ceremony for the GEM Residences, a collaborative luxury apartment project between Belleview Group and LTC Group, took place on Thursday. The ceremony marks a significant step towards the expected handover of keys to homeowners within the next 6 to 8 months. Penang Housing Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu ... Read More

About Iconic Regency A mixed development by Iconic Development Sdn. Bhd. at Sungai Nibong. Strategically located along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, next to SK Sungai Nibong. It is only 10 minutes walk to two future LRT Stations – Sungai Nibong & Pesta Stations. Featuring a 42-storey serviced suites with 268 fully furnished ... Read More

Water tariff rates for domestic users in Penang will double from Feb 1, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow announced on Wednesday. Accounts that use zero to 20 cubic metres a month will be charged 50 sen per cubic metre, compared with 22 sen now. Meanwhile, those who use 20 to ... Read More

Bayan Lepas LRT Project is set to commence later this year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. The announcement was made yesterday during a press conference following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) and the Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) ... Read More

In a significant move toward urban redevelopment, the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) for the redevelopment of Kampung Manis in Perai through a collaborative effort. The MoU was signed between RAC's Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Azhar Ahmad, ... Read More