KPKT wants ‘pay-per-use’ maintenance fees in future affordable developments
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is planning to introduce a "pay-per-use" system for maintenance fees in future affordable housing developments.
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Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week debuts with RM2b boost, public installations in Chinatown
The inaugural Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week (KLAW) 2025 will draw 56,000 visitors and generate RM2 billion in trade, with events set across public streets and historic parts of the city.
SkyWorld kicks off nation’s largest affordable housing project in Seberang Jaya, Penang
SkyWorld Development Bhd today officially commenced the first phase of SkyWorld Pearlmont in Seberang Jaya, Penang, part of the nation’s largest affordable housing projects under the Rumah Bakat Baru (RBB) MADANI initiative.
Ramada Suites, Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur condo unit sold for RM430k | DONE DEAL
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 411 sq ft
- Floor level: Low
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- 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: March 2025
Consumers Association of Penang supports vacancy tax to curb property speculation
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) strongly supports the introduction of a vacancy tax on residential properties that remain unoccupied for extended periods.
TRX Residences, Kuala Lumpur condo unit sold for RM1.35m | DONE DEAL
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 624 sq ft
- Floor level: Mid
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Semi-furnished
- Nearby amenities: The Exchange TRX Mall, Pavilion KL, Royal Selangor Golf Club, Prince Court Medical Centre, KL Tower
- Accessibility: MEX, Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway, DUKE, Jalan Imbi, Jalan Bukit Bintang
When: March 2025
Park Regent, Kuala Lumpur condo unit sold for RM11.5m | DONE DEAL
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 4,812 sq ft
- Floor level: High
- 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Semi-furnished
- Nearby amenities: ParkCity Medical Centre, The Waterfront @ ParkCity, Plaza Arkadia, The International School @ ParkCity
- Accessibility: SPRINT-Damansara and Penchala Links, LDP, DUKE Highway, Jalan Desa Kiara, Jalan Segambut
April 2025
KL Tower RM1b suit: High Court allows trial against govt, Fahmi; strikes out case against new concessionaire firms
The court allowed three KL Tower concessionaires—LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd, LSH Best Builders Sdn Bhd, and Service Master (M) Sdn Bhd—to be removed from the suit.
State REHDA welcomes SPEED Selangor policy to accelerate approvals
Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Selangor is optimistic about the introduction of the Streamlining Programme for Expedited Approvals and Decisions (SPEED Selangor).
MACC has sent asset declaration notices to 22 people linked to late Daim as part of Ilham Tower investigation
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has sent asset declaration notices to 22 people identified as close relatives and associates of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin and his widow, Toh Puan Na’imah Khalid, as part of the ongoing Ilham Tower investigation.
