By Joseph Wong Building unusual homes is an interesting trend that reflects a deep-seated desire for individuality, creativity and a departure from the conventional. These unique structures are not just about standing out. They represent a broader cultural shift toward embracing alternative lifestyles, environmental sustainability and personal expression. Whether it’s a Hobbit house tucked away…
Read MoreBy Chang Kim Loong and Ng Guat Yong ENACTING a law to allow private land to be redeveloped once 75% of owners have consented is in essence legalising en bloc sale or making a forced sale. The proposed Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) does not only infringe the constitutional right to own property but also usurps…
Read MoreBy Chang Kim Loong and YS Ng THE controversy surrounding the compulsory supply of water and electricity upon vacant possession under the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) has been laid to rest. The Federal Court had on March 6, 2023, ruled in the case of Remeggious Krishnan v SKS Southern Sdn Bhd (formerly known as MB…
Read MoreShares of EcoWorld have gained nearly 70% so far this year, tracking broad gains in the property sector. The stock has also benefited from news flow related to data centre and industrial properties. KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 20): Shares of Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD) rose on Friday to their highest in seven weeks after…
Read MoreUnder the partnership, RHB Bank will provide preferential mortgage margin of financing of up to 95% + 5% (mortgage reducing term assurance or mortgage reducing takaful term) for buyers of green residential projects with green certification by OSK Property, namely Alia @ Mori Park in Shah Alam and NARA at Shorea Park in Puchong. KUALA…
Read MoreAn artist’s impression showcasing a warehouse at IOI Industrial Park. KUALA LUMPUR: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has launched the IOI Industrial Park series, a strategic move designed to consolidate its industrial offerings and establish the segment as a key revenue contributor in the coming years. This series encompasses three industrial parks, namely IOI Industrial…
Read MoreAppellate court allows joint hearing of govt and Semantan Estate’s appeal on Nov 7, unless settlement is reached beforehand Judge Datuk Lee Swee Seng, who led the three-member bench, fixed Nov 7 as the hearing date for both appeals, as both parties agreed that it would proceed without grounds to High Court judge Datuk Ahmad…
Read MoreAnti-graft watchdog urges govt to set up independent panel to monitor MRT3 project The recommendation comes as the government embarks on the proposed third-phase of the project also known as the Circle Line. The estimated cost has been reduced to RM45 billion from RM68 billion but nevertheless remains one of the largest of its kind…
Read MoreChin Hin MD ceases to be substantial shareholder in NCT Alliance after selling 0.62% stake for RM5.8m This comes after his father and Chin Hin founder, Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik, also ceased to be a substantial shareholder in NCT Alliance when he sold a 3.58% stake in the construction and property development company last…
Read MoreGovt in active talks for amicable solutions over Duta enclave dispute with Semantan Estate Negotiations have been ongoing and “actively progressing”, senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan told a three-member Court of Appeal bench led by judge Datuk Lee Swee Seng, following a court order last month to transfer the land to the liquidators of Semantan…
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