Businesses foresee improving situation in 3Q, says DOSM
The confidence indicator turned positive to 0.7% from -3.1% in 2Q2023.
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Addressing disparity between advertised and end product in housing industry
Mismatched expectations between show units and actual units have become fertile grounds for contention between developers and purchasers.
Malvest Group, Lagenda Tunjong to develop RM1.2 bil Tunjong Commercial Hub in Kelantan
Developer Malvest Group has inked an MoU with Lagenda Tunjong Sdn Bhd to jointly develop the Tunjong Commercial Hub in Bandar Baru Tunjong, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Types of properties building up steam in Bangsar South
The average rental and selling prices for properties in Bangsar South have seen capital appreciation over the years, especially integrated developments and high-rises. This has undoubtedly attracted a vibrant mix of affluent and middle-class residents into the area.
SkyWorld offers Maybank’s MyDeco home interior makeover financing scheme
SkyWorld Development Bhd has partnered with Maybank to offer MyDeco, an innovative home interior makeover financing scheme, to all SkyWorld’s homeowners.
DONE DEAL: Bungalow, Country Heights, Kajang, Selangor
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 16,000 sq ft
- Land size: 19,224 sq ft
- 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Fully-furnished
- Nearby amenities: IOI City Mall, The Mines, Alamanda shopping centre, Serdang hospital, convenience stores, universities and colleges
- Accessibility : ELITE highway, SKVE expressway, Kajang-SILK highway
When: May 2023
SkyWorld achieves high QLASSIC and SHASSIC score for SkySierra Residences
SkyWorld Development Bhd’s SkySierra Residences received 86% in Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) score and 92.63% Safety and Health Assessment in Construction (SHASSIC) score for its high-rise residential development in Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur. It is also the highest score the company has received to date.
YPLab gets young people to propose future city plans that leave no one behind
The younger generation now is the dwellers of our cities in the future. Hence, the Young People’s Lab (YPLab) programme has created a platform for them to share their ideas and thoughts on what constitutes a sustainable and resilient city.
DONE DEAL: Bungalow, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur
Noteworthy:
- Built-up size: 6,000 sq ft
- Land size: 17,000 sq ft
- 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Semi-furnished
- Nearby amenities: Convenience stores, schools, Damansara City Mall, Bangsar Shopping Centre, MRT Semantan, MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara
- Accessibility: NPE highway, SPRINT highway
When: June 2023
Old areas around Merdeka 118 to be reimagined from young minds through YPLab
The time-worn areas surrounding Merdeka 118, the nation’s newest skyscraper, are the focus of new development ideas that will come from young talents garnered from the Young People’s Lab (YPLab) initiative this year.
