The Pahang government has lined up 145 PR1MA housing projects to increase access to affordable and quality homes across the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) said the group on Friday entered into a deal to acquire 26.4 acres of  freehold land in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang, for RM82.7 million.

Paramount Corp Bhd (KL:PARAMON) is buying four freehold land parcels in Bandar Lunas, Kulim—totalling 295.55 acres—for RM128.74 million. The land will be developed into a township with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM946 million.

LBS Bina Group Bhd (KL:LBS) has launched a satellite sales gallery in Petaling Jaya to offer Klang Valley homebuyers easier access to its Centrum Iris development in Cameron Highlands.

The High Court last month dismissed a suit filed by 37 parcel owners of K Residence against developer KL Landmark Sdn Bhd, landowner City Properties Sdn Bhd, and its directors Tan Sri Yap Yong Seong and Sean Yap.

AFFIN Bank has announced a strategic collaboration with Penang Real Estate Synergy (PRES), to offer over 1,000 registered real estate agents under the association across the northern region, access to exclusive, members-only mortgage benefits.

Mah Sing Group Bhd’s (KL:MAHSING) RM260 million acquisition of the Corus KLCC Hotel land in Kuala Lumpur comes at a premium price, but analysts believe it is a strategically sound move that could enhance the company’s near-term earnings and long-term growth prospects.

Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd (KL:NADIBHD) and Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) are on track to deliver 15,206 Idaman affordable housing units over seven projects by 2030, according to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari in the key handover ceremony for the RM304 million Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong on Friday. 

Malaysia’s new data centres will release annual greenhouse gas equivalent to adding more than two million cars to the country’s roads, an environmental think tank warned.

Developed by Distinctive World Sdn Bhd, Tuju Residences is a freehold serviced apartment strategically located along Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur.