News by Priya Devan

Co-working space WORQ has expanded its outlet at Menara 1 Sentrum, Kuala Lumpur, from its existing Levels 20 and 21, spanning 17,000 sq ft each, to 7,200 sq ft at Level 28 of the building.

The 17.2-acre Elmina Lakeside Mall, which is the City of Elmina’s first mall, will have a gross floor area of approximately 400,000 sq ft and 712 car parks.

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd officially launched its second Klang Valley development named Levia Residence in Pandan Perdana, Cheras on Monday, in conjunction with the opening ceremony of the Levia Residence Sales Gallery in Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Cheras.

Knight Frank Malaysia’s residential arm — Property Hub Sdn Bhd — announced in a press statement last Thursday that Enoch Khoo, who previously served as a director and the head of Property Hub's Sabah branch, will be appointed as the new managing director of Property Hub. The transition will be effective this month.

ISP Group of Companies (ISP), a real estate developer and investment holding company, commenced construction of its purpose-built workers accommodation (PBWA) in Kapar, Selangor on Monday (Nov 27), according to a press statement on the same day.

M Minori is Mah Sing’s inaugural M Series development in the southern region.

Sime Darby Property Bhd’s Hype Residences Phase 1 in its SJ7 mixed-use development in Subang Jaya was fully taken up within an hour of its official launch on Oct 28, according to a press statement on Monday.

Avaland Bhd's Casa Embun apartment development in its 417-acre (168.75-hectare) Cybersouth township in Dengkil saw its first phase 70% taken up since the launch in January, according to a press statement on Friday.

IJM Land Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd on Wednesday to offer a Green Home Financing scheme that consists of competitive financing rates, fast turnaround upon approval, and a cashback programme to encourage green homeownership among homebuyers.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming announced on Friday that the ministry is looking to introduce incentives for the build-then-sell concept for local residential developments, as an effort to reduce Malaysia’s abandoned and sick projects.