The Housing and Local Government Ministry will meet the Finance Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to discuss difficulties faced by first-time house buyers to get loans. Its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry will find the best mechanism to ensure related issues can be resolved, especially involving applications for ... Read More

There seems to be a growing environmental awareness among Malaysians, if the Lafarge-EdgeProp MYHOME survey findings are of any indication. Findings from the six-week-long survey show that while the top two considerations when buying a home are convenient location (74.1%) and security (71.8%), having natural green spaces garners 51.4% to ... Read More

It’s easy to understand why Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is such a popular figure in Penang despite hailing from Kuala Lumpur. Holding the exco portfolio of Local Government, Traffic Manage­ment and Flood Mitigation for the last two terms here was not an easy task, but Chow’s simple, frugal and ... Read More

Majilis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MBPP) has allowed the developer of buildings at Pulau Jerejak to demolish the buildings, paving the way for redevelopment of the island, reported The Star. The developer Tropical Island Sdn Bhd has been given planning permission with conditions – namely to not encroach on the island’s forest reserve – ... Read More

You are cordially invited to visit the newly completed Mont Residence at Tanjung Tokong on 15/6 and 16/6, and experience the unique offering by this lifestyle condominium. Register for Mont Residence guided tour to find out more about the special package offered. Register your interest here for Mont Residence tour Date/Time ... Read More

Utropolis @ Batu Kawan, is a 44.3 acres self-contained mixed commercial development by Paramount Property in Batu Kawan anchored by the flagship KDU Penang University College campus. The project which was featured at Penang Property Talk portal in the mid-year of 2016 generated a significant query, is the Penang Smart ... Read More

GM Training Academy will be organizing two days talk on a very interesting topic "The New Era in Property Investment". Many people have many unanswered questions in mind. What is the state of property market now? Should I invest in property now? The do's and don'ts in property investments. What are ... Read More

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow wants a better rapport to be established soonest with the federal authorities in view of the many mega projects that the state hopes to undertake. For starters, the state would soon meet the Public Land Transport Commission (SPAD) to discuss how to expedite two ... Read More

Newly-appointed Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin pledged to deliver substantive improvements and ideas through the ministry. The Ampang member of parliament said it would be an opportunity for her to delve into policies and implementations under the jurisdiction of the ministry. “A balanced housing opportunities in urban areas ... Read More

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has urged the federal government to address the issue of abandoned housing projects in its plans for the housing sector in Malaysia. Speaking to FMT, HBA secretary-general Chang Kim Loong said the best way to do this was to implement the system of build-then-sell ... Read More