Chinese cash trickling back to Asia's property markets
Properties in Thailand or Malaysia are pretty cheap, even cheaper than those in a third-tier Chinese city, Jenny Yan said.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Malaysia's property market records 188,000 transactions worth RM84 bln in first of year
The local property market recorded more than 188,000 transactions worth RM84 billion in the first half of this year (1H22) with the residential subsector accounting for more than 60 pct.
Wed Sep 14 2022
TH finalises purchase of building in London, strengthens foothold in UK property market
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has strengthened its investment in the real estate market overseas after finalising the negotiations to purchase a building in London on July 12, 2022.
Thu Jul 21 2022
US Fed's potential rate hike unlikely to hurt Malaysia property market
Malaysia's significant current account surplus will help insulate the economy from rising rates in the US, Kashif Ansari said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Malaysia's plan to reopen border will bring in foreign investors
Malaysia is set to reopen its borders to international visitors in 2022, following a nearly two-year closure, and this will have an immediate impact on the property market.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Paramount wants development approvals to be expedited
Paramount hopes the government can expedite development approvals to support the recovery of the property market and the whole economy.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Budget 2021 gives property market a big push
The five-year extension of the stamp duty exemption, aimed at reviving abandoned projects, would benefit both contractors and house buyers.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Several initiatives under PENJANA to rejuvenate property market - Ministry
The exemption of real property gains tax (RPGT) which is tax levied upon profit from the sale of property, and current tax reduction could stimulate the national housing market.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Home Ownership Campaign offers reinstatement of stamp duty exemption - PM
In an effort to revitalize the property market, the government has introduced tax incentives by reinstating the Home Ownership Campaign.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Oversupply of office space could be worse than Asian financial crisis - BNM
In the quarterly bulletin published by BNM, the paper entitled "Imbalances in the Property Market" also spells out an oversupply in the office space as well.
Fri Nov 17 2017
"There is no property bubble in Malaysia"
Is the property bubble real in Malaysia? Or is the concern over the housing market glut in the country unjustified?
Thu Nov 16 2017
Titijaya Land to roll out more affordable properties
Titijaya Land Berhad plans to launch RM1.8 billion worth of projects this financial year.
Fri Oct 06 2017
PM launches additional 500 mln units of Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera
In his speech, Najib said the additional units would provide opportunity for the Bumiputera community to share beneficial ownership of the property market in prime locations throughout Malaysia.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Property agents should adopt technology
This is because more property buyers have shifted towards technology-driven methods in making their purchases.
Tue Sep 26 2017
UDA Holdings eyes more land acquisition
Despite the property market slowdown, UDA Holdings still managed to achieve close to RM500 million in sales revenue this year from all its projects.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024