MIEA welcomes Chan Ai Cheng as the new president
Chan has plans to help grow the membership and enhance the professionalism and integrity among its members
Aussie home prices climb in fastest pace since 2004, up 13.5% y-o-y
Data showed that Sydney prices gained another 2.6%, to be up 15.0% on a year ago, while Brisbane added 1.9% and Adelaide 1.6%. Melbourne rose 1.5% even though the city was locked down for much of June.
Hotel Istana succumbs to Covid-19, to cease operations from Sept 1
General manager Noorazzudin Omar: We have arrived at this decision after considering the present circumstances and all available options. We are left with little choice other than to proceed with this closure.
DONE DEAL: Condominium at Li Villas, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Noteworthy:
● Freehold
● Fully furnished unit with golf course view
● Built-up: 1,765 sq ft
● Three bedrooms; four bathrooms
● Facilities: Badminton court, basketball court, squash and tennis court, gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, swimming pool, children playground, in-house cafe and mini-mart
● Amenities: International schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, shopping malls
● Easy accessibility via Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP), Penchala Link, Federal Highway, New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and SPRINT Highway
When: April 2021
Air Selangor: Phase one of Rasau water treatment plant tender closes in Aug and Sept
The new water treatment capacity is meant to address the current low reserve margin (average margin is 11%) and Air Selangor is targeting to achieve a reserve margin of 15% by 2030
Jacky Cheung's duplex home up for sale
The property was originally a two duplex unit, which Cheung renovated and combined into one and has a total built-up of 4,655 sq ft
Covid-19: Create emergency fund to assist victims of economic fallout, urge real estate professional bodies
The associations said the emergency fund should be used as a safety net for families who have fallen victims to the economic impact from the lockdowns.
Mah Sing records RM650.5m sales in first five months of this year
Amongst the upcoming planned launches include Tower E of M Vertica, Cheras, remaining phases of M Arisa, Sentul, Phase 2 of Cerrado Suites and Tower B Sensory Residences at Southville City in Bangi, Phase 3 of M Aruna and M Panora in Rawang, M Senyum in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang and double storey link homes in Meridin East, Johor Bahru.
DONE DEAL: Serviced residence at The Binjai on the Park, Kuala Lumpur
Noteworthy:
● Freehold
● Built-up: 3,700 sq ft
● Semi-furnished
● Four bedrooms; four bathrooms
● Facilities: Cafeteria, club house, gymnasium, sauna, squash court, swimming pool and tennis court
When: April 2021
Suicide cases spike in the first three months this year, average four cases a day
As a family member or friend, it is important to show care to the affected individual, to listen to them, to show empathy, and to avoid judgemental behaviour.
