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UDA plans more talks with Govt on funding for build-and-sell
UDA Holdings Bhd plans to further negotiate with the Government to provide funding for the build-and-sell housing initiative. Chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed argued that if the company was to develop property based on the build-and-sell concept without any aid from the Government, it would tremendously hurt its cashflow. “Discussions are ongoing ... Read More

Strata Bill needs work
THERE is no doubt that the quality of life of Malaysians living in flats, apartments and condominiums can be improved. Part of the problem is poor management. As such, it is commendable of the Housing and Local Government Ministry to introduce a new law to improve management. The Strata Management Bill ... Read More

Penang property prices soar
PETALING JAYA: Property prices have shot up by about three-fold in Penang because of an increase in surcharges imposed by the Pakatan Rakyat-led government, claimed a former council official. According to former Penang Municipal Council's Town Planning Department acting director Khoo Boo Soon, the additional cost imposed on developers were eventually ... Read More

RM640mil business park
TAMBUN Indah Land Bhd will develop the RM640mil Pearl City Business Park on 107 acres in Simpang Ampat in early 2013, the biggest commercial centre in the northern region. Phase one of the project comprises a tenant-mixed control leisure mall with food and beverage and retail outlets, a karaoke and a ... Read More

Malton unit to develop Penang land
PETALING JAYA: Property firm Malton Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiarySilver Setup Sdn Bhd (SSSB) has entered into a joint-development agreement with Batu Kawan Development Sdn Bhd to jointly develop a 300-acre piece of land in Batu Kawan, Penang into a mixed commercial and residential development with a gross development value of RM3.8bil. Malton told Bursa Malaysia ... Read More

Affordable housing – let it be a reality not fallacy
DURING the major festivals in this country, we see the authorities conduct vigorous enforcement activities on various price-controlled food items. This is to prevent unscrupulous traders from exploiting the situation by increasing prices of what are deemed as essentials. Sometimes they even secretly stock up such items to create artificial ... Read More

Builders plan to have second Penang bridge 90% ready by year-end
CONSTRUCTION on the second Penang link is surging ahead of schedule with 84.35% of the massive project completed. Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd construction director Hamizol Ngah said as of Sept 20, work was 2.45% ahead of plan. “We are two months ahead of schedule from the September 2013 deadline. “We ... Read More

Developers say impact of increased RPGT not significant
KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in real property gains tax (RPGT) announced in Budget 2013 will not have significant impact on the property sector, according two developers. Budget 2013 proposed a rise in RPGT from 10% to 15% for properties sold within the first two years and from 5% to 10% ... Read More

Budget 2013: Housing & Property
The Government acknowledges that comfortable and affordable housing is the most important basic necessity for the rakyat. The Government is committed in ensuring that the rakyat has the opportunity to own a house. This is not only an economic imperative, but also a moral imperative for a responsible Government. Therefore, ... Read More
Keeping our property market robust
SOME analysts have already downgraded the property sector amid speculations that Budget 2013 will implement tough measures on the industry. Soaring property prices are on most people’s minds but any steps taken to counter this may not be positively viewed by industry players. Yet, public outcry has been loud and ... Read More
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