According to Malaysian think tank, The Centre, 73.19% of women prefer to buy homes or continue living in their own properties versus 70.14% of men. 

Malaysia’s central bank on Thursday kept the benchmark interest rates unchanged, as widely expected, citing improving economic growth and moderating inflation.

The first phase of IJM Land Bhd’s two-storey terraced development, named Sutera, in Seremban 2 (S2) Heights Aman has been 70% taken up since its launch on Feb 25, according to a press release on Thursday.

Rapid bus and rail service users in Klang Valley will soon have the option to pay fares using methods other than Touch 'n Go (TNG), as the government aims to expand cashless payment options.

Construction company Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (LSH) said on Wednesday it is proposing a public offering which could potentially raise RM168.08 million as part of its listing transfer to the ACE Market from the LEAP Market.

Ekovest Bhd managing director Tan Sri Lim Keng Cheng has been redesignated as non-executive director with immediate effect, while his alternate director Lim Ding Shyong also stepped down, citing “other commitment” as reason.

Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd said on Wednesday it is providing financing totalling RM253.5 million for construction of a data centre in Cyberjaya, Selangor.

Loss-making property developer Thriven Global Bhd is selling four plots of freehold land collectively measuring 50,454 sq m or 12.47 acres in Kulim, Kedah, to raise some RM22 million.

Noteworthy:

• Built-up size: 3,000 sq ft
• Land size: 3,800 sq ft
• Fully furnished
• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Nearby amenities: Putra Heights and Subang Alam LRT stations, Kawasan Industri Kota Kemuning, Emerald Nursing Care Home, schools, the Glades Plaza, Giant Hypermarket, Main Place Mall, Da Men Mall, One City
• Accessibility: ELITE, Persiaran Klang, via ELITE: LDP, KESAS, NKVE, SKVE

When: September 2023

As global and national change spur shifts in internal and external industry dynamics, protecting the longevity of real estate via innovation and sustainability is key. The Malaysian Annual Real Estate Convention (MAREC) 2024 explored this with its ‘Real Estate Evolution: Winning through Innovation & Sustainability’ theme.