Real Estate

Ancubic Group unveils sales gallery and breaks ground for A-Park Batu Kawan in Penang

A-Park Batu Kawan, which is spread across 20.5 acres, will offer a total of 50 units of 1½ and 2-storey semi-detached and detached factories. (Image by Ancubic) The warehouses will provide sufficient storage space that caters to the tenant’s logistics and inventory requirements, including storing raw materials, finished products or equipment. Priya Devan / theedgemalaysia.com March 11,...

Real estate sector well on its way to recovery

MIDF Research said buying sentiment on properties is expected to remain healthy. Friday, 08 Mar 2024 PETALING JAYA: Analysts are optimistic about the outlook of the property market this year, on the back of stronger anticipated demand for properties and higher loan approvals. MIDF Research in a report said buying sentiment on properties is expected to remain healthy going forward, as...

Henry Butcher Malaysia: Local property market will remain stable and grow at a gradual pace in 2024

The report attributes the expected growth in the country’s economy to cautious yet improving sentiment among property buyers and favourable government policies (Photo by Low Yen Yeing/The Edge) This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on February 26, 2024 - March 3, 2024 Malaysia’s property market is expected to maintain a more stable...

Malaysia’s real estate market handles nearly RM200bil transactions in 2023, overhang falls: Amir Hamzah

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the performance of completed unsold residential properties, or "overhang" had declined to 26,000 units with a value of RM17.7 billion.   By S. BIRRUNTHA  - March 6, 2024 KAJANG: Malaysia's real estate market saw more than 399,000 transactions totaling nearly RM200 billion in 2023, marking a 2.5 per cent increase in transaction...

Affinity Equity Partners to start bidding for Penang’s Island Hospital valued at RM4b — WSJ

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Buyout firm Affinity Equity Partners will start a bidding process in April for the sale of Penang-based Island Hospital, one of Malaysia’s largest healthcare providers, which is likely to fetch more than US$800 million (RM3.81 billion). Citing people familiar with the process, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday reported that one of the people said foreign and...

Easy guide to filing rental income tax in Malaysia

Do you know that the income you receive from leasing out your properties is also taxable? Many mistakenly think that rental income is tax-free, consequently incurring penalties for under-reporting. EdgeProp February 22, 2024  We all know we need to pay taxes on the income we get from our vocations, be it as a hired worker, a gig worker or a self-employed businessman. However, do you know...

The housing market will continue to stabilise in the coming year with ‘significant’ supply of new homes: Desmond Lee

Lee was speaking at the United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Secured Loans’ Chinese New Year gala dinner on Feb 20. Felicia TanTue, Feb 20, 2024  The housing market is expected to continue to stabilise in the coming year with a “significant” supply of new homes coming on stream, says Minister for National Development Desmond Lee. Lee is also the Minister-in-Charge of Social Services...

New Penang hotel offers scenic city, sea views

Penang Marriott Hotel has 223 guest rooms alongside a 24-hour fitness centre, steam room and infinity swimming pool with sun deck. METRO NEWS | Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024 AN international hotel chain has made its entry into Penang. The Penang Marriott Hotel, situated along the seafront location of Gurney Drive, promises breathtaking sea and city views in addition to its central location in...

Chow: PDC is developing three industrial parks with total investment of RM3.2bil

Chow Kon Yeow,NSTP/MIKAIL ONG By Bernama - February 15, 2024 GEORGE TOWN: Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is developing three industrial parks in the state involving a total investment of RM3.2 billion, including for infrastructure development, in a bid to stimulate the industrial sector's growth. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also PDC chairman, said these industral...

Penang’s LRT alignment headed for revamp as Transport Ministry takes over

The newly completed phase of Gurney Bay on reclaimed land may be complemented by a rail bridge over the Penang Channel for the LRT service to link the island to Butterworth. YouTube - SCM Southern Corridor Malaysia screen grab The new design may include a rail bridge across the channel Published on 13 Feb 2024 PENANG Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has acknowledged that there will likely be modifications...

Penang opens tender for Batu Kawan industrial park that was embroiled in controversy last year

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (second, right) shows the BKIP2 land which is now open for tender. — Picture by Opalyn Mok By Opalyn Mok Thursday, 15 Feb 2024 1:34 PM MYT GEORGE TOWN, Feb 15 — Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has called for a request for proposal (RFP) for the Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 (BKIP2) land that was embroiled in a controversial land deal last...

Aspen Group reports 1HFY2024 earnings of RM94.6 mil

SINGAPORE (Feb 13): Aspen Group Holdings has reported earnings of RM94.6 million for the 1HFY2024 ended Dec 31, 2023, compared to its earnings of RM3.9 million for the corresponding period last year. This brought earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations to 9.41 sen, while losses per share for discontinued operations came to 0.67 sen. Revenue from continuing operations for the half-year...

Chow: PDC developing three industrial parks with total investment of RM3.2b

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also the PDC chairman, said these industral parks in South Seberang Perai are expected to be fully completed in 2031, after development started in 2022. GEORGE TOWN (Feb 15): Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is developing three industrial parks in the state involving a total investment of RM3.2 billion, including for infrastructure development, in a bid to...

Forecast: Malaysia detached home prices to fall in 2024, link houses to rise

The prices of terrace homes will appreciate in 2024 while detached houses are expected to continue their decline, according to the inaugural Malaysian House Price Index (MHPI) released today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024 8:30 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The prices of terrace homes will appreciate in 2024 while detached houses are expected to continue their decline, according...

Hua Yang 3Q earnings jump amid steady construction progress to Penang apartment project

Going forward, Hua Yang is “optimistic” of an improvement in the property sector, but cautioned that the continuation of global geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressure on construction costs continues to challenge business operations. Chester Tay / theedgemalaysia.com February 06, 2024 | KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Hua Yang Bhd net profit for the third quarter Dec 31, 2023 (3QFY2024) more than...

HOC should only be for affordable properties

Datuk Chang Kim Loong: The Government is sending the wrong message by giving HOC incentives for properties priced above RM300,000. Datuk Chang Kim Loong / National House Buyers Association January 29, 2024 Overhang properties is mainly due to unmet housing demand related to varying economic climates, housing preferences, market sentiment, housing affordability, credit accessibility, as well as...

E&O executive chairman, executive director up stake to 50.7% via RM11.75m loan stock conversion

The Tee brothers’ investment vehicle Kerjaya Prospek Development (M) Sdn Bhd converted 50 million ICULS to shares at 23.5 sen apiece — a cumulative RM11.75 million. Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com February 05, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Eastern & Oriental Bhd’s (E&O) executive chairman Datuk Tee Eng Ho and his brother, executive director Tee Eng Seng, raised their stake in the property...

Phase One of the Gurney Bay project opens

February 4, 2024 THE physical works for Phase One, also known as Priority 1, of the Gurney Bay project, have been completed and are now open to the public as of today. The Gurney Bay project, valued at RM247.8 million, is divided into two phases: Priority 1 and Priority 2. An aerial view of the Gurney Bay project (Priority One). Priority 1, covering 27.70 acres, includes various...

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