The Johor property market is booming thanks to projects like the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), but there are risks of over-speculation beyond the areas directly benefiting from them, according to a consultant.
A comprehensive blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is expected to be unveiled by March, said newly-minted Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
Padini Holdings Bhd’s (KL:PADINI) rising operating costs may ease following the government’s decision to lower the tax on rental and leasing services, a research house said.
US President Donald Trump said he plans to bar professional investors such as banks, insurers and large corporations from purchasing single-family homes, as part of an effort to make homeownership more affordable for Americans.
Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd (KL:OIB) is expanding its landbank in Selangor through a RM80.77 million cash acquisition of 68.12 acres in Bukit Raja.
Paramount Corporation Bhd (KL:PARAMON) said it is acquiring a 2.62-acre parcel of freehold land in Putrajaya for RM40 million and plans to develop a residential project with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM323 million on the site.
Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (KL:TIENWAH) said on Wednesday (Jan 7) that its joint venture with Singapore-listed Lum Chang Holdings Ltd is entering the data centre business to tap into growing demand for such infrastructure.
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The industrial property sector is expected to be the key driver of Malaysia’s real estate market in 2026, according to real estate agency CBRE | WTW.
IJM Land has opened registration for Phase 4 of Ridge View @ Puchong and will officially launch the phase on Jan 17, according to a statement on Wednesday.
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