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Stop approvals if developer has poor track record to avoid ‘sick’ housing projects

The authorities should stop authorising any proposal for a housing project if the developer or management has a poor track record, a real estate specialist suggests. This is to prevent the project from being abandoned once it has begun, according to Sr. Samuel Tan, executive director of KGV International Property ... Read More
Gurney Bay: Major boost for Penang

Gurney Bay: Major boost for Penang

Malaysia’s largest seafront city park will open here by the end of the year, seeking to captivate visitors from around the world with its waterfront views and dining options. The RM200mil 20.2ha Gurney Bay will feature, among others, a water body reclamation area, children’s playground, skate park, viewing decks, promenade, ... Read More
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E&O lines up projects worth up to RM20bil

Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) plans to launch developments with a combined gross development value (GDV) of between RM17bil and RM20bil within its township project in Andaman Island, Penang over the next 15 years. E&O managing director Kok Tuck Cheong said the Andaman Island would be the primary focal point ... Read More
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SITE PROGRESS: Terraces Condominium (Aug 2023)

About Terraces Condominium A highrise residential development by IJM Land at Bukit Jambul, Penang. Strategically located on 9.32 acres of land next to INTI International College. It comprises a 34-storey condominium tower, featuring 410 residential units with two different design types to choose from. (Photo taken in July 2023) Find out more ... Read More
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Penang LRT to go underground and undersea

Penang has agreed to have some of its LRT stations underground instead of elevated, says chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. Chow said following the latest presentation by the transport ministry and MRT Corp yesterday, the underground sections proposed would be in the city centre in George Town. One of the ... Read More
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SITE PROGRESS: The Meg @ Andaman (Aug 2023)

About The Meg @ Andaman The first project in Andaman Island, the highly-anticipated prime reclaimed island of Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2A by E&O. Features two blocks of 27 and 34-storey serviced apartments with an estimated GDV of RM690 million. It comprises 1,020 residential units with innovative layouts designed to suit ... Read More
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REHDA: Neutral outlook for the economy and real estate market in the coming year

Property developers are mainly neutral about the real estate market outlook for the next 12 months, particularly for the second half of 2023 (2H 2023), according to Datuk NK Tong, president of REHDA Malaysia. According to him, poll respondents have a moderate opinion of the business, economic, and property industry ... Read More
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Jayamas broke ground for their new affordable housing project in Bukit Mertajam

Jayamas Property Group marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for their second affordable housing project, Aston Minka, nestled in the heart of Bukit Mertajam. The event, held on the Aston Minka site, was attended by the Management Team and Directors of Jayamas Property Group yesterday. Aston Minka is ... Read More
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New Penang housing exco says will focus on mainland affordable housing

The newly sworn in housing and environment state exco Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo will focus on providing more affordable housing to the B40 group in Seberang Perai. The first-term Perai assemblyman said the previous housing exco has introduced a lot of affordable housing projects but most of it were focused ... Read More
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Construction sector back on track after lifting of ‘political clouds’

The construction sector is expected to get a boost after the outcome of the hotly contested state elections saw the status quo maintained, lifting the dark political clouds that have weighed down the Malaysian economy. This has prompted RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) to retain its “overweight” call on ... Read More