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Building material price increase manageable
KUALA LUMPUR: The rising cost of building and construction materials in Asia is still at a manageable level, said the Master Builders Association of Malaysia (MBAM).
Initiatives to make government more accessible
PUTRAJAYA: The government will implement many more initiatives which will make the government more accessible and mobile.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan said the launch of the e-Land system for instance, would modernise the process of land administration.
Bina Goodyear records a loss of RM909,000 in 3Q FY2010
KUALA LUMPUR: Bina Goodyear Bhd (BG) recorded a loss of of RM909,000 in the third quarter of 2010 ended March 31, 2010 compared with a loss of RM4.717 million in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
It also reported a 26.38% drop in revenue with a collection of RM67.231 million for the quarter under review versus RM91.324 million from the same period last year.
MajuPerak 1Q net profit rises 63.75%
KUALA LUMPUR: MajuPerak Holdings Bhd performance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2010 recorded a net profit of 63.75% with RM393,000 compared with RM240,000 in the corresponding quarter a year ago. The Group’s revenue rose 60.61% over the first quarter of 2010, recording RM3.087 million versus RM1.922 million.
HSL net profit jumps 30% in 1Q 2010
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak-based Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) has achieved a 30% increase in net profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2010 with RM13.541 million compared with RM10.419 million in the corresponding quarter in 2009. Revenue collected during the quarter under review was up 19% to RM92.406 compared with RM77.878 million in 1Q 2009.
CapitaMalls expects ROI in 15 years from Malaysian properties
KUALA LUMPUR: CapitaMalls Asia, the leading shopping mall owner in Asia expects to achieve returns on investments (ROI) for its three retail properties in Malaysia within 15 years, according to Sharon Lim, CapitaMalls Asia country head, Malaysia.
Free 5-star hotel stay for KL Sentral condominium residents
KUALA LUMPUR: Suasana Loft and Suasana Sentral condominium residents at Kuala Lumpur Sentral will be temporarily relocated to either the La Meridian or Hilton Kuala Lumpur hotels nearby during concrete pouring sessions at the 348 Sentral development site.
Ministry cautions over approving projects that do not meet criteria
CHANGLUN (Kedah): Agencies under the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry have been directed against issuing Certificates of Firness (CF) to projects that do not meet the required criteria.
Kenedix to set up US$110 mln Japan property fund
TOKYO: Japanese real estate asset manager Kenedix Inc said on Tuesday May 25 that it plans to launch a 10 billion yen (US$110.8 million) private fund to invest in Japanese office and commercial buildings, in the latest sign that the country's property market is picking up.