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Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (IWC) announced a proposed merger with its major shareholder Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Bhd (IWH) through a one-for-one share swap exercise in which IWH would take over the listing status upon completion.

Singapore is the second-most important destination in the world for Asian ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) when it comes to real estate investments, according to the latest edition of Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2017, released on March 1. The UK remains the top destination, followed by Singapore, Hong Kong, China and the US.

LBS Bina Group Bhd has teamed up with YPJ Plantations Sdn Bhd to jointly develop a mixed township in Kota Tinggi, Johor, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.6 billion.

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) expects its RM2.5 million MyBIM Centre to commence operations in May this year.

The rejection rate for housing loans is as high as 60%, causing property sales to remain sluggish, says the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda).

Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) has been awarded Package A of the Centralised Wastewater Management System for Miri City (Phase 1) worth RM333 million.

The picturesque Jurong Lake area is turning into the residential area of choice for those staying in the western part of Singapore. Not only do the residents of the condominiums surrounding Jurong Lake enjoy a scenic view, the serene neighbourhood also provides them with respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Sewerage Services Department Sarawak has awarded Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) a RM333 million Centralised Wastewater Management System for Miri City (Phase 1A) contract which has been earmarked under the 10th Malaysia Plan.

 KKB Engineering Bhd has bagged two contracts worth RM100.7 million, which will help boost its earnings for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2018 (FY18).

Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo, the property tycoon who has been in the news since he bought into 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s Bandar Malaysia project, is said to have shelved plans to list his flagship Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH).