Malaysia Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and IJM Land Bhd have unveiled The Linque, a transit-oriented development (TOD) with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM600 million that is directly integrated with Cochrane MRT Station. The project marks MRT Corp’s first TOD initiative in the Klang Valley and forms part of its…
Read MoreBy AKMAR ANNUAR THE Bukit Kiara longhouse settlement will limit redevelopment to about 2.33 hectares, with the remaining land to be returned to the government and gazetted as public open space. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the arrangement showed that housing needs and environmental protection could be addressed together…
Read MoreBy AKMAR ANNUAR THE government has moved to resolve the 44-year Bukit Kiara longhouse dispute, with 98 B40 families set to receive replacement homes and a RM1 million maintenance subsidy. The new homes will be built and completed first before the existing longhouse units are demolished, allowing residents to move directly into their new units…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: SkyAwani 5 Residences by SkyWorld Development Bhd (SkyWorld) received the 2026 World Silver Award at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards in Vienna, Austria. This win marks SkyWorld’s fourth consecutive year of accolades at the event, often referred to as the Oscars of Real Estate. SkyAwani 5 Residences has contributed to SkyWorld’s affordable…
Read MoreDENGKIL: As homebuyers become increasingly selective in today’s residential market, demand continues to shift towards strategically connected suburban developments that offer greater liveability, practical layouts and everyday conveniences. Responding to these evolving preferences, Myra, the residential property arm of Oriental Interest Bhd, has unveiled Myra Embun, a new mixed development in Jenderam designed to serve…
Read MoreContributed by Brig Gen Datuk Goh Seng Toh For many naïve and unwary property purchasers, signing a booking pro-forma with a housing developer or with its appointed agent or lawyer and paying an upfront booking fee before the formal Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) is signed has come to be viewed as a common operating…
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Berjaya Research Sdn Bhd has resumed coverage of Lagenda Properties Bhd and expects sales momentum to strengthen in second-half 2026, supported by a robust launch pipeline across multiple states, continued resilience in affordable housing demand, and the group’s proven track record of high take-up rates. In a research note, Berjaya Research said Lagenda…
Read MoreNga (centre) with Ng (left) and Hasrolnizam (right) at the launch of Botanik Point in Ampang. AMPANG: At a time when many developers seek to maximise land use, Urban Hallmark Properties is taking a different approach. The developer has limited its latest project, Botanik Point in Taman Zooview, Ampang, to just 46 residences despite the…
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Global packaging manufacturer and property developer Scientex Bhd recorded a 14.8% rise in net profit to RM142.2 million for the third quarter ended April 30, 2026 (Q3’26), from RM123.9 million in the previous corresponding quarter. Group revenue remained resilient at RM1.12 billion, representing a 0.7% year-on-year increase. In the packaging division, revenue rose…
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Scientex Bhd’s net profit rose 14.8% to RM142.17 million for the third quarter ended April 30, 2026 (Q3’26), from RM123.87 million a year earlier, driven by improved margins and stronger performance in its packaging division. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, its revenue for the quarter increased 0.7% to RM1.12 billion from RM1.11…
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