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Purchase a property based on needs and financial ability
Purchasing a property based on the buyer’s personal needs and financial ability and not from other people’s opinions is the fundamental rule in investing in property, the Malaysia Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) said. President Chan Ai Cheng said potential purchasers, therefore, should rent instead of buy a property if ... Read More

State govt stays committed to maintaining facilities at various housing schemes
The Penang government has spent a total of RM290.55 million for the maintenance projects covering both the public and private housing schemes in Penang as of Jan 25 this year. This was announced by state Local Government, Housing, Town and Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo during a press conference held ... Read More

Headwinds ahead for residential property market
In economic terms, a headwind hinders or impedes growth and progress. In this instance, headwinds are expected ahead particularly for Malaysia’s residential property market. Six headwinds were highlighted by Lee Heng Guie, economists and executive director of the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) at Rehda Institute’s CEO Series 2022 held last ... Read More

Consultant appointed for the Mahsuri Flats urban regeneration programme
The consultant for the phase one of the urban regeneration programme at ‘5 Point Blocks’ flats in Lorong Mahsuri 10, Bayan Baru has been appointed. This was announced by state Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo during a press conference held on Monday at the Taman ... Read More

No increase in electricity tariff for residential consumers until end of 2024
There will be no increase in electricity charges for residential consumers in the peninsula until Dec 31, 2024, the Energy Commission announced yesterday. This followed speculation that a new tariff rate would be implemented from Feb 1. The Energy Commission said domestic users in the peninsula will also receive a ... Read More

VAT Group to set up second plant in Batu Kawan Industrial Park
Leading global developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-end vacuum valves, VAT Group AG, will be expanding its operation in Penang with the new facility located in the Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP). The first plant of VAT Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn Bhd is located at Persiaran Cassia Selatan 1 and the upcoming ... Read More

Year of Tiger’s Property Expo 2022
Roar into 2022 Chinese New Year by visiting the “Property Expo 2022” at Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza. Rejoice for making into another year and celebrate the Year of Tiger by shopping for a property of your dream. All property purchasers and investors must be thrilled and grateful to Property ... Read More

SITE PROGRESS: Terraces Condominium (Jan 2022)
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. Find out more about Terraces Condominium Register ... Read More

New low-cost apartment at Taman Nagasari turned into a hostel for foreign workers
The excitement of some residents receiving the keys to occupy a new house in Block A, Taman Nagasari, Prai here more than a month ago turned into concern due to the presence of a group of foreigners who are said to also rent there. It is understood that about 10 ... Read More

BNM to keep interest rates at record low
Bank Negara Malaysia has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 1.75 per cent, after concluding its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today. In a statement today, the MPC considered the stance of monetary policy to be "appropriate and accommodative". It added that fiscal and financial measures would ... Read More
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