EDGEPROP. 25TH JANUARY: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is activating the KPKT Home Ownership Programme (HOPE) in a move to look at the housing ecosystem as a whole, including in terms of housing provision and financing. KPKT Minister, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, said HOPE KPKT is the ministry’s focus, among others, […]
PROPERTY GURU. 24TH JANUARY: 18th January – 24th January 2022 Bank Negara’s decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 1.75% came as no surprise to an economist, saying it was a neutral-to-positive assessment. The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will look at housing ecosystem as a whole, with the activation of the KPKT Home Ownership […]
EDGEPROP. 25TH JANUARY: Sabah’s Local Government and Housing Ministry to focus on prioritising the development and wellbeing of the people, according to the Daily Express. “I would like to see that the focus on the development of social aspects and the wellbeing of the people continue to be given priority,” he said at the Ministry’s […]
THE MALAYSIAN RESERVE. 24TH JANUARY: The ministry’s mission is to provide 500,000 housing units under the 12th Malaysia Plan, says minister The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is ensuring the provision of adequate and quality affordable housing in the country, which is one of the six focuses of the Livable Malaysia agenda. Minister Datuk Seri Reezal […]
THE EDGE MARKETS. 17TH JANUARY: Asking prices for British homes rose by the most in annual terms in nearly six years in early 2022, according to a survey that showed how a severe shortage of properties for sale is keeping up the heat in the housing market. Property website Rightmove said on Monday that the average […]
EDGEPROP. 17TH JANUARY: PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) will give priority to flood possibility studies at each of its housing project development sites in the future. Its chairman Datuk Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya said this was important especially after seeing about 30,000 houses affected in the floods that hit several States recently. “We are thankful that […]
FREE MALAYSIA TODAY. 17TH JANUARY: Investing in property could potentially net high returns. Unlike many other forms of investment, real estate is based on a basic human need for shelter; and an ever-increasing population means prime land is a relatively limited resource with increasing value over time. That said, property investments could be risky if one […]
THE EDGE MARKETS. 11TH JANUARY: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has chosen 25 individuals including industry players with vast and in-depth experience in the housing sector in the country to serve on its Panel of Experts (PoE). Its minister, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the selection was a strategic initiative of the […]
THE EDGE MARKETS. 14TH JANUARY: Nadi Emery Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd, signed two Development Rights Agreements (DRAs) with Kwasa Development (13) Sdn Bhd, a unit of Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd, to build affordable housing under the Rumah Idaman programme in the Kwasa Damansara township. According to a statement on Friday, the […]
NEW STRAITS TIMES. 14TH JANUARY: Landed property priced below RM750,000 and township developments in Klang Valley are more appealing to home buyers due to the excellent infrastructure and amenities, according to Jones Lang Wootton (JLW). The Pulai district in Johor remains the preferred location due to the proximity of catalytic projects. The firm said that new […]