Blacklisting not a cure for late, sick and abandoned housing projects
It was recently reported that the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has blacklisted 109 “errant developers” and their boards of directors.
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Next phase of Battersea Power Station development to progress following planning consent
Battersea Power Station is to bring forward a new phase of residential, retail, community and leisure development having secured detailed planning approval from Wandsworth Council, completing Electric Boulevard, London’s newest high street.
Eco World International surges on pivot to Malaysia
Shares of Eco World International Bhd’s (KL:EWINT) rose on Friday to its highest in two months following a planned pivot from foreign markets to the Malaysian market.
RM46 mil allocated to repair homes, infrastructure hit by Putra Heights gas pipeline fire
A total of RM46 million has been allocated for the repair of homes and public infrastructure affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
MK11 condominium (Mont’Kiara) sold for RM 3.325m | DONE DEAL
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 3,729 sq ft
- Floor level: Mid
- 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Semi-furnished
- Nearby amenities: Sunway 163 Mall, Mont'Kiara International School, Damansara Specialist Hospital, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
- Accessibility: SPRINT - Damansara and Penchala Links, Lebuhraya Duta (DUKE), North-South Expressway (NSE), Jalan Duta
When: January 2025
Kelana Square Petaling Jaya office sold for RM1.9m | DONE DEAL
Noteworthy:
- Leasehold
- Built-up size: 5,969 sq ft
- Unfurnished
- Nearby amenities: Paradigm Mall, Kelana Jaya Medical Centre, KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital, Unitar International University, Subang Golf & Country Club
- Accessibility: Federal Highway, SPRINT - Damansara and Kerinchi Links, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP)
When: September 2024
Anwar wants timely completion of Madani youth, affordable housing project
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the timely completion of the Madani Youth Housing and Affordable Housing Project in Mukim Batu here to ensure that homeowners do not experience unnecessary delays.
Urban Renewal Act to offer better, more spacious homes — Nga
The proposed Urban Renewal (PSB) Act will provide homeowners the opportunity to obtain new, more comfortable, spacious, and livable replacement units, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
KL’s prime office market continued to improve in 1Q2025 — Knight Frank
It said that prime office demand is supported by ongoing flight-to-quality leasing and expansion by tech firms and multinational corporations.
YouthFest 2025: Balancing independence and financial realities in homeownership
It is a common perception that it is quite difficult for those who are currently in their 20s to even get a sniff of the housing market.
