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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
(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...
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 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...