TSM Global Bhd and Marriott International Inc on Thursday signed an agreement to convert Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Seksyen 16, Petaling Jaya, into the five-star Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 411 sq ft
• Floor level: Low
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• 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: March 2025

PropNex Realty is opening the doors to several listings across the Klang Valley this weekend.

Residential property prices in Johor Bahru have surged in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven by stronger investor confidence for high-end properties following the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) and MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) are set to benefit most from RM10 billion worth of upcoming data centre contracts, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB), despite concerns over new US AI chip export restrictions.

A notice to proceed has been issued to the main contractor of the Penang light rail transit (LRT) project to begin physical construction work on the first Mutiara Line.

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) strongly supports the introduction of a vacancy tax on residential properties that remain unoccupied for extended periods.

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 624 sq ft
• Floor level: Mid
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: The Exchange TRX Mall, Pavilion KL, Royal Selangor Golf Club, Prince Court Medical Centre, KL Tower
• Accessibility: MEX, Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway, DUKE, Jalan Imbi, Jalan Bukit Bintang

When: March 2025

Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) announced that Phase 1 of Avalon, comprising 166 units of Balinese-inspired double-storey homes located within its Cybersouth township development, is fully taken up.

Setia Federal Hill in Bangsar has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighbourhood Development (LEED ND) Platinum certification.