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    Where is home to the priciest property?

    Malaysia Property Blog

    By Andrew Batt Here's a question for you. Where is the world's most expensive property? PropertyGuru's recent story about the S$108 million (RM443 million) asking price for a Sentosa bungalowpales into insignificance when compared to the estimated US$1 billion (RM3.13 billion) price tag for the 27-storey … More »Where is home to the priciest property?

    • WCT looks to properties and hotels to drive growth 3 hours ago

      KUALA LUMPUR (May 23): WCT Bhd's net profit for 1Q ended March 31 climbed 7% from a year ago as it raked in higher revenue and booked more profits from jointly controlled … More »WCT looks to properties and hotels to drive growth

      KUALA LUMPUR (May 23): WCT Bhd's net profit for 1Q ended March 31 climbed 7% from a year ago as it raked in higher revenue and booked more profits from jointly controlled entities.

    • Rare asset disposal by Boon Siew Tue, May 22, 2012

      KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): The low-profile Loh family rarely embarks on major asset divestments — at least, none that are publicly known. More »Rare asset disposal by Boon Siew

      KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): The low-profile Loh family rarely embarks on major asset divestments — at least, none that are publicly known.

    • Rare asset disposal by Boon Siew Tue, May 22, 2012

      KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): The low-profile Loh family rarely embarks on major asset divestments — at least, none that are publicly known. The family — whose business is now … More »Rare asset disposal by Boon Siew

      KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): The low-profile Loh family rarely embarks on major asset divestments — at least, none that are publicly known. The family — whose business is now in the hands of the

    • Foreign investments shine despite bleak Eurozone c … Tue, May 22, 2012

      Despite the ripple effect of the Eurozone debt crisis, Malaysian investors are still keen on overseas property markets, particularly, the UK, Germany and France, according … More »Foreign investments shine despite bleak Eurozone c …

      Despite the ripple effect of the Eurozone debt crisis, Malaysian investors are still keen on overseas property markets, particularly, the UK, Germany and France, according to Business Times Malaysia. Companies like Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and Syarikat Takaful Malaysia are just some of the Malaysian firms that are …

    • City&Country: Serious homebuyers still investing in … Mon, May 21, 2012

      Homebuyers are naturally attracted to good locations, reliable brands, affordable prices and, of course, easy More »City&Country: Serious homebuyers still investing in …

      Homebuyers are naturally attracted to good locations, reliable brands, affordable prices and, of course, easy

    • City&Country: Serious homebuyers still investing in … Sun, May 20, 2012

      Homebuyers are naturally attracted to good locations, reliable brands, affordable prices and, of course, easy loan financing. However, new government measures to curb … More »City&Country: Serious homebuyers still investing in …

      Homebuyers are naturally attracted to good locations, reliable brands, affordable prices and, of course, easy loan financing. However, new government measures to curb speculative buying may have prompted some to postpone their house purchasing plans. Be that as it may, serious buyers have not been deterred from inking sale …

    • Philippine urged to implement real estate investment … Fri, May 18, 2012

      Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippine property scene may experience the inflow of as much as US$500 million in fresh foreign capital within one year … More »Philippine urged to implement real estate investment …

      Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippine property scene may experience the inflow of as much as US$500 million in fresh foreign capital within one year if the real estate investment trust (REIT) system is implemented in the local financial market.

    • Landbanking — an investment class of its own Fri, May 18, 2012

      LANDBANKING schemes have been making headlines for the wrong reasons. Last year, the UK's financial services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), reported … More »Landbanking — an investment class of its own

      LANDBANKING schemes have been making headlines for the wrong reasons. Last year, the UK's financial services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), reported that investors in the country lost an estimated £200 million after putting their money in landbanks that were never intended for development.

    • Landbanking — an investment class of its own Fri, May 18, 2012

      LANDBANKING schemes have been making headlines for the wrong reasons. Last year, the UK's financial services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), reported … More »Landbanking — an investment class of its own

      LANDBANKING schemes have been making headlines for the wrong reasons. Last year, the UK's financial services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), reported that investors in the count

    • SP Setia poised to reach targets for FY 2012 Thu, May 17, 2012

      With the proposed acquisition of a RM185.6-million, 8.6-ha freehold First Grade land in Penang, SP Setia Bhd is all poised to meet its sales target of RM4 billion for … More »SP Setia poised to reach targets for FY 2012

      With the proposed acquisition of a RM185.6-million, 8.6-ha freehold First Grade land in Penang, SP Setia Bhd is all poised to meet its sales target of RM4 billion for the financial year 2012. "The gross development value (GDV) of the land was indicated by SP Setia to be RM1.1 billion and would be largely high-end [...]

    • KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic UniversityMalaysia (IIUM) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PernecCorporation Bhd to promote cooperation in areas of mutual benefit for bothorganisations.Under the MoU, activities to be undertaken include internship placements atPernec, management …

    • WCT eyes RM1b worth of jobs Thu, May 17, 2012

      KLANG (May 17): Construction and civil engineering outfit WCT Bhd is targeting to secure at least 20% out of its RM5 billion tender book for the remaining quarters of this year. During 1Q,

    • S P Setia Bhd (May 16, RM3.70)Upgrade to buy at RM3.71 with target price of RM4.21: S P Setia has proposed to acquire a 8.6ha piece of free

    • WCT eyes RM1b worth of jobs Thu, May 17, 2012

      KLANG (May 17): Construction and civil engineering outfit WCT Bhd is targeting to secure at least 20% out of its RM5 billion tender book for the remaining quarters of this year.

    • S P Setia Bhd (May 16, RM3.70)

    • By Romesh Navaratnarajah PropertyGuru Group, the leading property portal in Asia, announced today that two of its existing property sites in Malaysia — HomeGuru.com.my and Fullhouse.com.my are now officially called PropertyGuru.com.my. The consolidation and rebranding will make it easier for consumers looking to buy or …

    • KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): Property developer cum garment retailer Wing Tai Malaysia Bhd saw its net profit for the nine months ended March 31 jump 48.5% from a year ago to RM69.96 million, as higher

    • KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): Property developer cum garment retailer Wing Tai Malaysia Bhd saw its net profit for the nine months ended March 31 jump 48.5% from a year ago to RM69.96 million, as higher property and retail sales helped revenue grow 19.5% to RM323.5 million over the same period.

    • KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): The FBM KLCI could likely extend its losses for a third day on Tuesday, as external concerns continue to plague equity markets worldwide.

    • KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): The FBM KLCI could likely extend its losses for a third day on Tuesday, as external concerns continue to plague equity markets worldwide. On Bursa Malaysia, plantati

    • CIMB Research downgraded the regional container shippingsector to neutral from trading buy after a transPacific ratehike expected on May 1 did not happen and spot rates began tofall. CIMB lowered its rating on Neptune Orient Lines Ltd, Orient Overseas (International) Ltd andSITC International Holdings Co Ltd to neutral. …