#BankingInvestment

Maybank First Bank to Lower Lending, Fixed Deposit Rates

Effective 9 May 2019, Maybank will revise its base rate (BR) and base lending rate (BLR) downwards in line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy R...

09-05-2019

#International

Impact of Low Interest Rates on Asia-Pacific Commercial Property Prices Likely to Be Limited, Says UBS

Chinese capital accounted for 21% of commercial property transactions in Hong Kong last year, according to CBRE. The pause in US Federal Reserve interes...

16-04-2019

#WestMalaysia

One Million Affordable and Low-Cost Houses Within 10 Years - Pakatan Harapan Government

The government’s goal of building one million affordable and low-cost houses within 10 years is a realistic plan and not just a populist promise, said Ho...

20-02-2019

#property

Property Investments: Low Risk = Low Returns? Think Again

Someone respected for his expertise in the stock market spoke about property investment to a few young professionals recently. Frankly, it is hoped this...

11-02-2019

#WestMalaysia

Prices, Rental for Low-Cost Homes to Be Regulated Under National Housing Policy

Rent and prices for low-cost houses will soon be regulated once Putrajaya introduces the Rent Control Bill to clamp down on profiteering. Putrajaya said...

30-01-2019

#iqi

Global Real Estate Agency IQI Officially Launches KK Branch

It was a joyous moment of celebration as IQI Global officially launched its local branch here in Kota Kinabalu on 23 October 2018, fortifying its footprint...

27-10-2018

#BankingInvestment

CIMB to Offer Lower Financing Rates for Hybrid Vehicles and GBI-Certified Properties

CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad have rolled out preferential financing rates for new hybrid vehicles and residential properties certified und...

14-09-2018

#national

Different Housing Approach for Sabah in National Housing Policy

The new National Housing Policy will include sustainable scheme adaptations for the present housing needs and situations in Sabah, said federal Local Housi...

13-08-2018

#WestMalaysia

Penang to Pilot Rent-to-Own Scheme in Bid to Increase Home-Ownership

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will be piloting a rent-to-own (RTO) scheme for those eligible to purchase low-cost (LC) and low-medium-cost (LMC) units to increase ho...

22-06-2018

#WestMalaysia

Housing Scheme Allows Tenant to Become Owner in Future

All Federal housing projects in the state will be overseen by the Penang government, said state Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagde...

11-06-2018

#WestMalaysia

PPR Flats Only for Malaysians, Minister Clarifies

Low-cost flats under the People's Housing Projects (PPR) are solely for Malaysians and are not to be rented out to foreigners, Zuraida Kamaruddin said. ...

05-06-2018

#WestMalaysia

Zero GST Expected to Boost Deals

Lower drop in transactions seen this year THE volume of property transactions in the country for 2018 is expected to increase due to the improvement in ...

28-05-2018

#EastMalaysia

Kinsabina's Riverside Residence Obtaining OC Soon

The wait will soon be over for the homebuyers of Kinsabina Bhd's Riverside Residence project as the development is scheduled to obtain its OC soon. The ...

03-04-2018

#EastMalaysia

IBS Solution for Low-Cost Housing Construction

The rapid, cost-saving and durable interlocking brick construction system (IBS) could provide the answer to providing low-cost housing, said Deputy Ministe...

26-03-2018

#EastMalaysia

Hap Seng's Charity Drive to SK Sebayan's Hostel

Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd., Plaza Shell Tenants and many other generous individuals came together for a charity drive focusing on the plight of a hostel, k...

28-02-2018

#EastMalaysia

Tony Fernandes Commits to Sarawak Tourism Industry

AirAsia Group is committed to helping Sarawak grow its tourism sector and the group is confident that with the right approach the state will succeed, said ...

27-02-2018

#WestMalaysia

Only 45,000 of Promised 606,000 Affordable Homes Built

The Federal Government is unlikely to achieve its goal of completing 1.1 million affordable houses by the end of this year, according to property consultan...

31-01-2018

#WestMalaysia

Affordable Housing to Drive Residential Market Sentiment

Affordable housing is expected to drive the residential market sentiment during the second half of this year, said CBRE WTW managing director, Foo Gee Jen....

26-01-2018

#WestMalaysia

Investing in Property – a MUST for Young Adults?

If you are aged between 18 and 34, then you are categorised as millennials, also known as Gen Y. At this age, it is a good time to consider investing in pr...

15-01-2018

#EastMalaysia

Potential OPR Hikes Suggest No Property Sector Rebound

KUCHING: In light of new findings in relation to the overnight policy rate (OPR) impact on the property development sector and investor sentiment, Kenanga ...

06-01-2018