MIDF Research positive on property sector

KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research has maintained a positive stance on the property sector as it believes the sector’s recovery will continue to drive new sales and earnings for property developers. In a research note today, MIDF Research said the property price outlook in Malaysia is expected to remain positive due to healthy buying interest. Its […]

Minos: Build star-rated hotel in Kota Samarahan

KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is proposing that a big developer group consider setting up a star-rated hotel under its jurisdiction as part of its oncoming huge project. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said such a facility is very much needed, especially when institutions of higher learning like Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti […]

Why prices of condominiums differ from state to state?

Supply and demand determine condo prices KUCHING: There are various reasons for the differences in pricing of condominiums between states and cities in Malaysia, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. He said one of the factors affecting the price of residential properties by developers was […]

More people in Sarawak can own homes

How? Property agent proposes JVs to build more affordable houses KUCHING: Real estate negotiator Brandon Chew has suggested for the state government to work with reputable property developers to produce more affordable housing. He said through such collaborations, more homebuyers would be able to benefit from initiatives such as the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) and […]

Mahathir sends condolences to Ting’s wife

KUCHING: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad has expressed his condolences to the family of prominent businessman and renowned property developer Tan Sri Ting Pek Khiing, who passed away on Friday (Oct 16). In a letter addressed to Ting’s wife Puan Sri Wong Sui Chuo on Oct 16, Mahathir said he and his wife […]