The developer of the Ipoh Sentral project site has been reminded to complete the construction of a recreational park first before developing any commercial projects.

Property values surrounding Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong have recorded gains across multiple segments with the commercial segments in the vicinity registering the sharpest increase, surging 30.77% from RM1.3 million in 2023 to RM1.7 million in 2024, according to EdgeProp EPIQ.

Datuk Zaini Yusoff will be taking the posts of president and CEO as Datuk Choong Kai Wai will be retiring from S P Setia on Sept 30, 2025.

Noteworthy:

• Leasehold
• Land size: 17,000
• Built-up size: 4,500 sq ft
• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Unfurnished
• Nearby amenities: University Malaya Medical Centre, Taman Jaya LRT station,  St. Francis Xavier’s Church, SMK (P) Assunta, University Malaya Medical Centre, Assunta Hospital
• Accessibility: Federal Highway, NPE, SPRINT Expressway, Petaling Jaya KTM Station

When: June 2025

Worldwide Holdings Bhd (WHB) has introduced a 120% home financing package with RHB Bank Bhd that allows buyers to cover renovation and furnishing costs on top of standard housing loans.

Noteworthy:

• Leasehold
• Land size: 17,000
• Built-up size: 4,500 sq ft
• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Unfurnished
• Nearby amenities: University Malaya Medical Centre, Taman Jaya LRT station,  St. Francis Xavier’s Church, SMK (P) Assunta, University Malaya Medical Centre, Assunta Hospital
• Accessibility: Federal Highway, NPE, SPRINT Expressway, Petaling Jaya KTM Station

When: June 2025

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 1,506 sq ft
• Floor location: High rise
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Fully-furnished
• Nearby amenities: Pavilion KL, Fahrenheit88, Kuala Lumpur Eco Park, Tzu Chi University Continuing Education Centre, Pudu Specialist Centre
• Accessibility: SILK, Cheras–Kajang Expressway, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Raja Chulan 

When: April 2025

Noteworthy:

• Leasehold
• Built-up size: 7,500 sq ft
• Land size: 9,800 sq ft
• 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms 
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: Plaza Alam Sentral, SACC Mall, Poliklinik Komuniti Shah Alam, KPJ Healthcare Selangor, Darul Ehsan Medical Centre, Salam Medical Centre
• Accessibility: Federal Highway, Kesas (Shah Alam Expressway), NKVE, GCE, ELITE, Shah Alam KTM Komuter Station, Raja Muda LRT Station 

When: June 2025

Amir Hamzah said this approach is expected to accelerate project completion time, reduce wastage of building materials, and lower the overall construction cost.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will work with the relevant agencies to establish standards for steel use in buildings, Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said on Saturday.