2022 came in as a recovery year when the Covid-19 pandemic was recategorised into an endemic. Unfortunately, the Ukraine War, which started on Feb 24, has taken a toll on all international markets. This war is expected to continue more into the cold winter months and demand for oil and gas (O&G) will continue to peak resulting in higher fuel prices. This has also resulted in escalations in raw...

The recent Malaysia Developers Awards (MDA) can help serve as an indication as to which company to approach when seeking to buy a property as they have proven to be financially strong and have the capacity to build quality homes. But adding to that list, here are several more reputable developers to consider. There is no shortage of candidates as every developer is ramping up their activities and...

The new unity government is expected to outline clear and consistent policies to strengthen the Malaysian market, which will be impacted because of global macroeconomic headwinds. According to Knight Frank Malaysia (KFM) group managing director Sarkunan Subramaniam, Malaysia needs to bring back investors’ trust and faith in order to see recovery across all sectors. “The global macroeconomic...

Bonia Corp Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Maha Asia Capital Sdn Bhd (MASB), has inked a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire a piece of freehold land in Kuala Lumpur (KL) from Resaa Properties Sdn Bhd for RM35.51 million. The acquisition includes land measuring 1,403.71 sq m as well as a double-storey bungalow and guard house, it said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. Bonia opined...

‘Tis the season to be jolly with family and friends. Sunway Velocity Mall's Vanity Atrium has been brought to life with lights, colours and festive cheer during the Christmas holidays to Jan 2 next year. As the year approaches the end of a fruitful 2022, and after overcoming so many challenges, it is time to celebrate the year with joy and gratitude towards everyone around us.   “As...

Property developer Ibraco Bhd's unit Ibraco Construction Sdn Bhd has set up a joint venture company with supplier of asphalt concrete and ready-mixed concrete Kamunting Premix Plant Sdn Bhd. In a bourse filing on Friday (Dec 16), Ibraco said Ibraco KPP Concrete Sdn Bhd has an initial paid-up capital of RM100,000 represented by 100,000 ordinary shares. In the JV, Ibraco Construction will hold a 70%...

The Tropika Bukit Jalil Commercial has opened its doors for business to serve its surrounding neighbourhood in the Bukit Jalil area here, while awaiting the completion of its residential component in more than a year’s time. Developed by Berjaya Land Bhd (BLand), the commercial component forms part of The Tropika Bukit Jalil, a 6.5-acre freehold mixed development, which will include four blocks...

To prepare for the full operation of the Putrajaya Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line, Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail), Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd and contractors will conduct a final trial run of the Putrajaya MRT line Phase Two operation from Nov 22 until Dec 18. Rapid Rail said in a statement on Monday that the final trial run is a precondition set to measure and test system...

Australian real estate group Lendlease announced during a media briefing on Thursday (Dec 8) that the experiential retail and entertainment component of the 17-acre The Exchange TRX will be unveiled in 4Q2023. The Exchange TRX is part of the 70-acre Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) development in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. The retail and entertainment...

An agreement has finally been inked to facilitate Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust's (Pavilion REIT) purchase of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall (PBJ mall) from Malton Bhd. Both groups have been in talks regarding the purchase since December last year. Malton's executive chairman and major shareholder Tan Sri Desmond Lim is also the chairman and non-independent executive director of Pavilion REIT...