News by Lum Ka Kay

Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is collaborating with Aspen Vision All Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Penang-based Aspen Vision Development Sdn Bhd (Aspen Group), to facilitate the deployment of Smart City services and converged IT and ICT services for the Aspen Vision City development in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, Penang.

Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) has partnered with the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) to enhance the branding of MRCB’s property products.

IJM Land Bhd, the property development arm of IJM Corp Bhd, will be having several launches in September at its Bandar Rimbayu township located at the south of Kota Kemuning.

The collaboration enables Allianz Life Insurance and Allianz General Insurance Co to underwrite three insurance schemes for IJM Land homebuyers for 36 months from the date of signing of the sales and purchase (S&P) agreement, at no additional cost

This marks the hospitality brand’s third property in Malaysia after Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd is currently working with the Malaysian federal and state governments and authorities to determine the best locations for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) stations.

Property consultancy firm Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index that tracks prime residential prices across 37 global cities worldwide has shown Vancouver leading the rankings for the fifth consecutive quarter.

The EDRE programme is conducted by leading academics from UCSI College, in collaboration with seasoned real estate negotiators from Hartamas Real Estate Group.

Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) has unveiled Eco Grandeur, its latest integrated township in Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor, in conjunction with the opening of the developer’s 12th sales gallery in Malaysia.

Consumer spending remains a key challenge in the Malaysian retail industry with many continuing to hold back on purchases due to growing concerns on the rising cost of living and weaker job prospects, said property consultancy firm Knight Frank Malaysia in its Real Estates Insights research report for 1H2016.