SHAH ALAM: Bukit Botak settlers must get a developer to pay back RM48 million incurred by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) to build roads in the area if they object to land acquisition by the
state government.

KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd posted stronger set of earnings in the first quarter ended Oct 31, with net profit at RM63 million, up 14.5% from RM55.04 million a year ago, due to higher contributions from all divisions.

The infrastructure-based company said on Tuesday, Dec 22 that revenue was marginally higher by 1.63% at RM623.96 million from RM613.96 million.

KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Jetson Bhd (KJB) and TTDI KL Metropolis Sdn Bhd (TKLM) have entered into a shareholders’ agreement to facilitate the joint venture agreement between them to carry out the planning, design, and construction including interior design work for the new Matrade Centre on Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian property market will experience a slow and steady recovery in 2010 in line with the anticipated improvement of the country’s economy next year.

SEREMBAN: Eighteen of 86 infrastructure projects under the Health Ministry were not completed and regarded as "sick projects" said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Pacific Corporation Bhd (MPCB) is eyeing more joint-ventures to fund its RM4 billion development project, namely the Asia Pacific Trade & Expo City (APTEC) and LakeHill Resort City.

Located within Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, the projects are due for construction next year, said President and Chief Executive Officer Bill C.P Ch'ng.

KUALA LUMPUR: Proceeds from the sale of public housing units under the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) will be used to develop the under-developed areas either in Kuala Lumpur or elsewhere, the Dewan Negara
was told on Dec 22, 2009.

KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd plans to explore other potential investment opportunities in Jiangsu, China. The company had signed a letter of intent in early December to develop a mixed property development project in Wujin district, Changzhou, Jiangsu province.

BEIJING: China Vanke, the country's second-largest property develope has warned of a property bubble forming in major cities including Beijing and Shanghai as a result of the surge in bank lending this year, a local newspaper reported.

KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Land Bhd’s The Light Point, its second luxury condominium project at the iconic waterfront development The Light in Penang has achieved 70% sales. More than 100 interested buyers participated in the balloting session for the project’s 88 units last Saturday Dec 19, 2009.