The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.9% y-o-y in Q2, the smallest growth since Q4 2013. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.1%. The Ringgit recorded a year-to-date drop of 27% against the US dollar, driven by the devaluation of the Renminbi amid concerns on China’s economic growth, weakened investor sentiment, and low oil prices. Investment … Read more
The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has urged low-income people in Selangor to apply for the purchase of its houses in the state through the Selangor Real Estate and Housing Board (LPHS). PKNS general manager Azlan Md Alifah said this would facilitate the corporation in making available more affordable homes as well as assist the … Read more
Last year saw property buyers and aspiring house owners being plagued with negative sentiments especially with the falling Ringgit. As we start the new year, the top-most question on everyone’s mind – where is the property market heading? iProperty.com consulted some industry experts and developers to learn what the property industry has in store for … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28: The Malaysian market is expected to remain tough next year as corporate earnings remain weak, said Eastspring Investments Bhd general manager of investment services Yvonne Tan. “Corporate earnings forecast in the beginning of the year were about high single-digit growth. As of now, market is actually looking at a negative growth of … Read more
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 29): There are mixed feelings among Penang folk about land reclamation, especially the latest plan to create man-made islands off the southern coast of the island to finance the RM27 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). Fishermen in the area are unhappy with the proposal by SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd to reclaim … Read more
Urban centres situated in the outlying areas of Kuala Lumpur have seen an increasing demand for residential and commercial developments brought on by the influx of a growing urban population. Kuala Lumpur has a population of almost 2 million people but less than 200,000 live in the city centre due to its high costs. With … Read more