Malaysia unlikely to follow in Indonesia's, Philippines' rate hike footsteps — HSBC
The ringgit has been under pressure though a rate hike is not a “panacea”, HSBC said.
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Families of rubber settlers from five estates to get PPR homes in Bestari Jaya — minister
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) announced the Bestari Jaya People's Housing Project (PPR) to resolve the longstanding housing crisis faced by 245 families across five rubber estates since 1998.
High Court rules that common areas in Centrestage PJ belong to Joint Management Body
The High Court has ruled that the Joint Management Body (JMB) of Centrestage Petaling Jaya had the right to claim certain areas in the development as common areas and not private areas belonging to the developer and the purchaser.
DONE DEAL: Bungalow, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 3,000 sq ft
- Land size: 6,111 sq ft
- Unfurnished
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Nearby amenities: MRT Semantan, MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara, Pavilion Bukit Damansara, DC Mall, Help University, Cempaka International School, Stella Maris International School, Plaza Damansara
- Accessibility: SPRINT-Damansara and Kerinchi Link, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar
When: April 2024
DONE DEAL: Terrace house, Taman Kajang Mulia, Kajang, Selangor
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 1,300 sq ft
- Land size: 1,080 sq ft
- Semi-furnished
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Nearby amenities: Kajang Hospital, KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital, Metro Point Complex, Plaza Metro Kajang, Kajang High School, MRT Stadium Kajang
- Accessibility: Jalan Semenyih, Jalan Cheras, CKE, Pintasan Kajang-Semenyih Bypass, SILK via Pintasan Kajang-Semenyih Bypass
When: January 2024
Average KL price of new apartment hits RM582,887, surpasses national average — Juwai IQI
Meanwhile, the average sub-sale price of houses across Malaysia in the first quarter of 2024 was RM521,614, Juwai IQI said.
Homes near electrical lines and substations may not always pose lower values
Living next to a power station or electrical transmission lines is a reality for some Malaysians. As with anywhere in the world, proximity to such infrastructure raises numerous concerns.
DONE DEAL: Commercial complex, Viva Mall, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 12,477 sq ft
- Unfurnished
- Nearby amenities: Miharja and Maluri LRT stations, Chan Sow Lin MRT station, CIDB Convention Center, Fraser Business Park, various residential developments
- Accessibility: Jalan Loke Yew, Jalan Cheras, MEX, SPE, Sungai Besi Expressway
When: December 2023
DONE DEAL: Condominium, myHabitat, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 603 sq ft
- Fully furnished
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Nearby amenities: Ampang Park MRT station, Intermark Mall, KLCC Park, The LINC KL, Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers, Pavilion KL, The Royal Selangor Golf Club, The Exchange TRX, TERKL
- Accessibility: Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang, AKLEH, MRR2, KLCC Tunnel
When: November 2023
