US firms choose Malaysia
Malaysia is now the choice location for US companies that want to diversify in Asia. Deputy chief of mission of the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Edgard D. Kagan toldStarBiz that there were also companies in China that wanted another location in Asia to set up a platform. “They are looking ... Read More
OPR likely to remain unchange
Bank Negara is expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.25% in light of the risks and uncertainties surrounding the global economy. Bank Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which is meeting for the sixth and last time for this year, will decide on the OPR today. Of ... Read More
Will housing prices ever come down?
by Ken Lim Recently I met up with a friend who is a retiree, owning a semi-detached home in the vibrant neighbourhood of Island Glades. His house could easily fetched more than two million ringgit in today's secondary market. His daughter now is contemplating to purchase a new property while ... Read More
Penang may freeze new development projects
The Penang government is considering a freeze of new development projects in Sungai Relau and Sungai Ara area until a detailed study on storm water management is carried out. This comes on the heels of flash floods hitting many parts of Bayan Baru and Relau here on Wednesday, the worst ... Read More
Seminar raises more questions about the state of property sector
Two common questions on the local property market... Will house prices ever come down? Is it better to buy now before GST? While speakers at the 24th National Real Estate Convention, comprising an economist and a few property consultants, try to provide some form of answers, new questions have cropped ... Read More
How safe are G&G communities?
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear’. – H.P. Lovecraft MUCH has been written recently on the mushrooming of gated and guarded (G&G) developments in Malaysia. Many of these developments have been the result of the steadily deteriorating state of security in our communities with regular reports of ... Read More
New road linking Jalan Jelutong and expressway opens
A new link road connecting Jalan Jelutong to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Penang will be open from midnight today. The 800m road, which is an extension of Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, will connect the Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, Jalan Perak and Jalan ... Read More
First-time house buyers to gain
HBA is happy that more affordable homes are to be built under Budget 2015 and DIBS ban stays. The National House Buyers Association (HBA) wishes to thank the Prime Minister for the measures announced in Budget 2015 to build more affordable homes for the rakyat. HBA is grateful that the ... Read More
Dreams Homes on Offer
From chic nest eggs for one's golden years to cozy cul-de-sacs for your burgeoning family, the Uniquely Property Showcase 2014 aims to offer property enthusiasts of all ages and income groups an affordable route towards their ideal dream homes. Taking place from October 30th till November 2nd at one of ... Read More
Buying a property – Way too Far, too High and too Soon. What’s your reason?
by Charles Tan Just last week, someone told me that no one should buy properties if they are not ready. I asked what does it mean by not being ready? He said, lots of reasons, especially these days when the money is insufficient and the cost of goods are all ... Read More
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