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In line with its ongoing commitment to promote responsible short-term rental activities in Malaysia, Airbnb on Thursday unveiled its Guide to Responsible Hosting in Buildings for short-term rental accommodations (STRA) in strata buildings.

Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD) reported an 11.7% increase in net profit to RM70 million for the second quarter ended April 30, 2024 (2QFY2024), up from RM62.7 million a year ago, driven by higher revenue and cost savings in completed and near-completion development projects.

The hotel is situated on Jalan Puchong, Kuala Lumpur, and is part of the 5.2-acre (2.1-hectare) Bloomsvale @ OKR mixed development by Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd.

Perak Corp Bhd (KL:PRKCORP), which is 52.9% owned by the Perak State Development Corp, has dismissed allegations that it is losing significant land parcels due to unpaid rent, saying they are "categorically false".

LBS Bina Group Bhd has exited its investment in Chinese motor circuit company Zhuhai International Circuit Ltd (ZICL) after more than a decade, as it sold its stake in Lamdeal Investments Ltd (LIL), which owns a 60% stake in ZICL, for 192.18 million yuan (RM124.74 million) cash.

Sabah-based integrated property developer KTI Landmark Bhd (KL:KTI) made a lacklustre debut on Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday, becoming the third company so far this year to close below the initial public offering (IPO) price on the first trading day.

Binastra Corp Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) said on Wednesday that it had secured an RM331.7 million contract to construct a residential apartment complex in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Seremban-based property developer Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (KL:MATRIX) has inked a second joint venture (JV) with NS Corp to develop new prime land in Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV2.0) into a sustainable township in a deal worth RM435.6 million.

Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB), the master developer of Iskandar Puteri, has partnered with TM-Nxera via River Retreat Sdn Bhd to develop a digital infrastructure with an approximate investment value of RM9 billion at Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Sabah-based integrated property developer KTI Landmark Bhd (KL:KTI), which was listed on Wednesday, said it plans to launch two new residential projects in Sabah by 2028, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM599.6 million.