News by Priyatharisiny Vasu

Three associations representing property managers and consultants, estate agents, and valuers have come out to support the government’s move to refine the Strata Management Act 2013 as part of its 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review revealed this month.

Kenanga Research maintained its “neutral” call on the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector due to subdued consumer sentiment, dragged by inflation and the implementation of targeted fuel subsidies possibly undermining spending capacity.

Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) signed an agreement with Indonesian mass rapid transit (MRT) operator PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) Tbk to explore potential partnership to develop transport-orientated development (TOD) in Jakarta.

UEM Sunrise’s indirect unit Mega Legacy (M) Sdn Bhd (MLSB) is selling the land to Pembinaan Kery Sdn Bhd (PKSB), a unit of Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd.

Paramount Corp Bhd said it expects to report stronger earnings for the second half ending Dec 31, 2023 (2HFY2023), driven by new launches and ongoing efforts to improve its return on assets.

Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) posted a net loss of RM79.33 million in the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2023 (4QFY2023), against a net profit of RM48.63 million a year ago, due to higher tax expenses.

The property group recorded losses from its BPS JV, which widened to RM46.7 million for the first half ended June 30, 2023 (1HFY2023), compared with RM7.1 million losses for 1HFY2022, due to higher interest charges. 

The group's quarterly revenue gained 14.3% to RM1.23 billion in 1QFY2024 from RM1.07 billion in 1QFY2023, driven by topline improvement across its businesses.

Sentral REIT's net property income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (2QFY2023) grew 4.55% to RM29.21 million from RM27.94 million a year earlier.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday (Aug 1), the company said Tan will helm the transformation and growth of the group together with the management team.