Could this ambitious infrastructure project be just what Johor needs to put their property woes to rest? For years, Johor has not fared well against the number of overhang properties plaguing the southernmost state. Once a favourite among real estate investors especially from China and Singapore across the Causeway, the state has suffered significantly…
Read MoreWorks Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi: “I also want to clarify that this toll-free move is only for Section 1 of the WCE, and does not involve other tolls connected to this highway. The implementation of the toll-free gesture will be until Sept 29, 11.59pm.” BANTING (Aug 30): Users of the West Coast Highway…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) clarified that a large hole on Jalan Pantai Permai, Kampung Kerinchi last Monday was not caused by its sewage pipe. The company in a statement on Friday said its operations team had carried out an inspection at the scene of the incident after receiving a report from…
Read MoreGeotechnical study for planning permission applications of all KL buildings an overkill, says expert Dexter Koh, deputy president, Malaysian Institute of Architect: “I don’t think all projects should be halted and I sense this as a knee-jerk reaction to the problem,” KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): The suspension of new construction approvals in the city and…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pictured) said that a city’s greatness is measured by its government’s ability to serve and safeguard the interests of all its residents, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. “You cannot build a city that separates its people… I used to know individuals who took pride in…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): The 2024 Merdeka Eve celebrations organised by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) which was scheduled to take place at Dataran Merdeka on Aug 30 has been cancelled. DBKL in a post on its Facebook page announced that the cancellation was out of respect for the sinkhole victim and a number…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): KLCCP Stapled Group Bhd (KL: KLCC) said its second quarter net profit rose 5.67% to RM191.06 million from RM180.8 million a year ago, on the back of commendable performances from all businesses, especially the retail and hotel segments. The group — comprising KLCC Property Holdings Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment…
Read MoreMadani housing projects must include living comfort, essential amenities, says Anwar Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim: “Every housing project for low- and medium-income groups must be able to provide them with living comfort, meaning that there should be a little green area if not big, a playground for the children, a hall for the…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): As the challenges faced by the construction industry are more complex than ever, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) president Oliver Wee Hiang Chyn urges industry players to embrace the disruption of technology and advocate for sustainability. In his welcoming address at the launch of the 10th edition of the Malaysia International…
Read MoreFT minister confirms new construction approvals in KL suspended after sinkhole incidents Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa: “We hold off [on the new project approvals] for now until we establish a task force.” KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pictured)…
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