The government is in the midst of drafting amendments to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 to expand its scope to cover problematic commercial projects.

The Young Professionals Lab (YPLab) 2025 was launched today with 30 participants, with the theme “Roots of Resilience” to preserve heritage while strengthening urban climate resilience.

Megaprojects to be implemented in the country must incorporate culture, civilisation and new technology for the benefit of the nation and the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

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