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Thong Guan teams up with Kedah agency to develop RM200mil GDV property project

"The group announced in a Bursa Malaysia filing that the project will be developed on a 20-acre plot, without disclosing its location." KUALA LUMPUR, 17th May 2024 - Plastic packaging manufacturer Thong Guan Industries Bhd (KL:TGUAN) is collaborating with the Kedah State Development Corporation (PKNK) to develop 221 shop and office units, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM200...

PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL

"Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today ordered the planting of 100 trees for every unnecessary tree that is felled in the city." KUALA LUMPUR, 16th May 2024 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mandated the planting of 100 new trees for each unnecessary tree removed in the city. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Anwar stated that he has given this directive to Kuala Lumpur...

BCB buys land in Batu Pahat, Johor for RM83.71mil

"BCB said it plans to develop the land into a mixed-use development featuring both residential and retail, with an estimated gross development value of RM1.1 billion spanning over eight years." KUALA LUMPUR, 15th May 2024 - Property developer BCB Bhd (KL) is acquiring 59 parcels of freehold land in Batu Pahat, Johor, totaling around 286.82 acres, for RM83.71 million from oil palm grower Lian Hup Seng...

Paramount Corp aims to acquire more land to sustain growth

"Group CEO and executive director Jeffrey Chew Sun Teong mentioned that to achieve a 7% profit margin in the Malaysian market this year, the company needs to acquire more land for new projects." PETALING JAYA, 14th May 2024 - Paramount Corporation Bhd (PCB) plans to keep investing in and expanding its land holdings in Malaysia to support its growth, while also exploring international...

BNM keeps overnight policy rate unchanged as widely expected

"Malaysia's economy aims 4%-5% growth, focusing on consumer spending, investments, and external demand." KUALA LUMPUR, 10th May 2024 - On Thursday, Malaysia's central bank opted to keep the benchmark interest rate steady, as anticipated, noting an uptick in economic activity alongside manageable inflation. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the overnight policy rate (OPR) would remain at 3%...

Govt had nothing to do with police probe into Forest City casino issue — Fahmi

"The government did not issue any directive for an investigation, but because there was a police report, the police initiated an investigation according to standard procedures." KUALA LUMPUR, 9th May 2024 - Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil (shown in the image) emphasized that the police inquiry into the news article regarding the proposed casino development in Forest City, Johor, was not instigated...

TF Value-Mart sues GCH Retail to get Giant Batu Caves vacated

"The hypermarket operator has lodged an appeal against a court directive demanding the surrender of the 180,000 square feet premises, which ensued after its landlord, Crystal Promenade Sdn Bhd, obtained a summary judgment." KUALA LUMPUR, 8th May 2024 - GCH Retail (M) Sdn Bhd, the company managing Giant hypermarkets, stated that the courts are currently deliberating on a tenancy dispute with its...

Selangor MB: Majority of families, next of kin agree to relocate graves for ECRL construction

"Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari noted that most families and next of kin participating in relocating 90 graves from the Klang Strait Muslim Cemetery supported the decision to exhume and transfer them." SELANGOR, 6th May 2024 - Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that most family members and next of kin engaged in the relocation process of 90 graves at the Klang...

CM: Penang to hold workshop with stakeholders to finalise Mutiara Line LRT alignment

"Discover the latest updates on Penang's Mutiara Line LRT Project, from strategic workshops to key stakeholder involvement and procurement insights. Join us as Penang gears up for transformative urban development and enhanced connectivity." GEORGE TOWN, 3rd May 2024 - Penang is buzzing with anticipation as the state government unveils plans for the eagerly awaited Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit...

Chin Hin unveils Dawn, KLCC and Aricia Residences in special preview

"Discover Chin Hin Group officially launched Dawn KLCC & Aricia Residences on Saturday, April 27th, and the sales response over the past two weeks has been overwhelming." KUALA LUMPUR, 30th Apr 2024 - Chin Hin Group has introduced its newest projects, Dawn, KLCC, and Aricia Residences, through an exclusive preview held at its recently inaugurated sales gallery located at Menara Centara on Saturday,...

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