Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) plans to enhance the value of its affordable housing projects by introducing smart homes with environmentally friendly concepts.

Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) and Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Malaysia today celebrated the topping out of The Conlay, a luxury high-rise residence with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM900 million.

The tabling of the Urban Renewal Bill in Parliament in March 2025 aims to ensure that urban development is carried out systematically, adhering to the specifications set by the authorities, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Kuala Lumpur, a vibrant metropolis and economic powerhouse, has historically been a magnet for businesses and investors. However, the past few years have seen the market go through some major shifts beginning with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

Noteworthy:

• Built-up size: 4,852 sq ft
• Floor level: low
• 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Fully furnished
• Nearby amenities: MRT Ampang Park, LRT Damai, Intermark Mall, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia KL, Sayfol International School
• Accessibility: AKLEH, SPE, MRR2, Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kuching

When: November 2024

The construction sector in Malaysia is set to achieve its strongest year since 2016, driven by a surge in project roll-outs from both the public and private sectors, analysts from RHB said.

The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will either provide new homes or repair rural houses damaged by the recent floods, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 21,000 sq ft
• Land size: 22,281 sq ft
• 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: Universiti Putra Malaysia, UNITEN, Sultan Idris Shah Hospital, Bangi Golf Resort, The Mines Shopping Mall
• Accessibility: North-South Expressway, SKVE, SILK, Sungai Besi Expressway, CKE

When: July 2024

She explained that these individuals were among 75 applicants who submitted Form N (a form filed to apply for an objection to be referred to court) under Section 38 of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 to challenge the compensation amount offered by JKPTG WPKL.

The consortium came out to explain the variation of its proposal compared to certain requirements underlined by the state in its request for proposal were "best explained and clarified in a face-to-face meeting".