December 2023

Fiabci Malaysia lauds revised MM2H programme

Fiabci Malaysia president Datuk Firdaus Musa said the MM2H programme's expansion to include individuals aged 30 and above, coupled with the exclusive processing through licensed MM2H agents, is viewed as a commendable move towards a more inclusive and efficient application process. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The comprehensive revision and transformative changes of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)...

Over 2,100 MM2H applications over past two years

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,164 applications were made for the Malaysia My 2nd Home (MM2H) programme from November 2021 to September 2023, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said of that number, 1,905 applications have been approved and 259 rejected. "This is the reply I received on MM2H during the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting and would like to thank the Tourism, Arts and...

Property to improve but affordability still a concern

PROPERTY Wednesday, 27 Dec 2023 PETALING JAYA: Housing affordability remains a key concern among Malaysians, driven by a disparity between supply and demand particularly in residential properties priced below RM500,000 alongside sluggish income growth, says AmInvestment Bank Research. This was despite anticipation that the local property sector will likely improve next year underpinned by...

Penang extends Home Ownership Campaign until December 2024

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the extension also sought to meet the state government’s target of providing 220,000 units of RMM to Penangites by 2030. BUTTERWORTH (Dec 23): The Penang state government has extended the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) 3.0 from Jan 1 till Dec 31 next year as part of the efforts to promote the ownership of Affordable Homes (RMM) to the people. Chief Minister...

Foundpac buys industrial land in Penang for RM42 mil

The precision engineering parts maker, which is currently operating in six factories across Penang and Kedah, said it is buying the land to consolidate its production operations in Penang into a single premise for enhanced efficiency and potential cost savings. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Foundpac Group Bhd has proposed to acquire a leasehold industrial land in Bayan Lepas, Penang, for RM41.88...

Revamped MM2H ‘has renewed our optimism’

By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH JOHOR BARU: Johor’s property sector is expected to see an uptick in 2024 following the revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, says the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). Its Johor chairman Wong Boon Lang said it would also benefit from other high-impact development projects in the state. He said property players were more optimistic...

Island Bay Resort – prime seafront plot in Penang’s Batu Ferringhi for sale by EOI

A seafront development site named Island Bay Resort in the idyllic coastal area of Batu Ferringhi on Penang Island in Malaysia is for sale, with Colliers Hotels & Leisure and Henry Butcher Real Estate (Penang) Sdn Bhd as the joint exclusive marketing agents. Batu Ferringhi is renowned for its pristine sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and breathtaking sunsets. Over the years,...

Sunway REIT to buy industrial property in Bukit Tengah Industrial Park, Penang for RM66.8mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust is buying an industrial property located at Bukit Tengah Industrial Park in Penang from Best Corridor Venture Sdn Bhd for RM66.8 million. The acquisition is expected to yield an initial net property income (NPI) of about 7.6 per cent, with the potential leasehold extension premium considered, resulting in an NPI yield of 7.0 per...

SkyWorld and Universiti Malaya collaborate to spur technological innovation in property development

(From left) Head of e-Business Unit at SkyWorld Development Bhd Wong How Kui; chief executive officer of SkyWorld Development Lee Chee Seng; dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology of Universiti Malaya Prof Dr Loo Chu Kiong; and director of UM Consult of Universiti Malaya Assoc Prof Ir Dr Yap Hwa Jen. (Photo by SkyWorld Development Bhd) Lee Chee...

New and improved MM2H: Platinum, gold, and silver categories introduced

By Fuad Nizam, Mandy Leong KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing today announced the relaxation of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, introducing three new categories. The revision opens the MM2H programme to people aged 30 years and above, with applications to be processed exclusively through licensed MM2H agents authorised by the...

Penang CM: State govt mulls introducing theme park in Gurney Bay

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government is considering proposals to introduce additional commercial activities in Gurney Bay such as the Eye of Penang, Viewing Tower, floating ferry, Ferris wheel and theme parks. — Picture by Opalyn Mok By Opalyn Mok Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 4:13 PM MYT GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 — The Penang state government is considering proposals to introduce...

EcoWorld Malaysia achieves RM3.6 billion sales with 20% increase in profit after tax for FY2023

EdgeProp December 14, 2023 | Updated 18 hours ago Chang: We have the agility and flexibility to adapt & target our launches to serve needs of the market segment with the highest demand in a particular year. The board has declared a final dividend of two sen per share in 4Q2023, bringing total dividends declared for FY2023 to six sen per share. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 14): Eco World Development...

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust converts RM693 mil loan from CIMB into a sustainability-linked loan for funding of Penang mall buy

Sulhi Khalid / theedgemalaysia.com December 13, 2023 | Updated 1 day ago CIMB Group's Group Wholesale Banking head of corporate banking Lee Heng Keng (left) and CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management CEO Tan Choon Siang at the signing ceremony. CapitaLand Malaysia said the facility marks its largest loan facility to-date and is linked to the sustainability performance targets of Queensbay...

Penang surges: RM35.8 billion FDI influx marks 634% YoY growth

Admin December 11, 2023 PENANG has reaffirmed its status as a magnet for investors, captivating both newcomers and seasoned stakeholders alike from January to September this year. The state has recorded an astounding influx of RM35.8 billion in approved manufacturing foreign direct investments (FDI), marking an extraordinary 634% year-on-year surge. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow...

Chin Hin Group Property buys RM40m land in Penang for residential project

Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com December 11, 2023 | Updated 1 day ago As part of the deal, Chin Hin Group will award construction works of the development to a member company of the Ivory group as the turkey builder. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): Chin Hin Group Property Bhd is acquiring a freehold plot in Penang measuring about 1.218 acres for RM40 million from Ivory Properties Group Bhd for RM40...

Nvidia CEO says AI data centres could be new manufacturing sector for Malaysia

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer and founder Jensen Huang Jen-hsun highlighted that Malaysia could be an excellent data centre infrastructure hub for Southeast Asia. (Photo by Patrick Goh/The Edge) KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 8): US-based artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia Corp, which is mulling a plan to set up a data centre in Malaysia, believes AI data centres could be a new manufacturing...

Penang LRT project is on track

Property News/23 November 2023Leave a comment The Penang light rail transit (LRT) project is on track to become a reality, the state legislative assembly heard on Tuesday. State Infrastructure Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the project manager, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), has already called for a tender to appoint a consultant to conduct research for the...

Almost 3,000 unsold property units in Penang as at Q3

By Bernama - November 29, 2023 @ 4:12pm GEORGE TOWN: There are 2,947 property units categorised as "overhang" or unsold in Penang as of the third quarter of this year (3Q 2023), said state Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo. According to the National Property Information Centre, 503 of the unsold units are priced below RM300,000, or 17 per cent out of the 2,947...

INV battery manufacturer broke ground on a new plant at Penang Technology Park

Property News/30 November 2023Leave a comment/中文版 Battery manufacturer INV New Material Technology (M) Sdn Bhd is committing a remarkable RM6.4 billion investment to establish its first-ever manufacturing plant in Penang. The Penang Technology Park@Bertam in Kepala Batas witnessed a significant groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, marking the commencement of this state-of-the-art...

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