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Jakarta set to allow foreigners buy apartments
JAKARTA: Property sector needs reform to attract investments, says a minister.Indonesia plans to issue an emergency law – known as a perppu – to break an impasse of more than a decade in efforts to streamline unfriendly laws as the country aims to allow foreigners to purchase apartments in...
Beyond i-City: I-Bhd moves forward
Building on 8Kia Peng’s success: I-Bhd marketing director Monica Ong and executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong at the official opening of 8Kia Peng Gallery. EXCITING times beckon for I-Bhd, with the property developer presently laying foundations for its next level of growth beyond the iconic...
TTDI Segaris likely to attract home hunters
Elegant homes: SM Faliq (left) and Mohd Zahir at the launch of TTDI Segaris. Shah Alam: TTDI Segaris, the first duplex residences in TTDI, is expected to attract home hunters that have been waiting to make this major affluent neighbourhood their home, or to add onto their property investment...
The return of a memorable fair
Iskandar projects expected to draw strong crowds in StarProperty.my Fair in Johor.The StarProperty.my Fair in Johor last year attracted over thousands of visitors.THE second property fair in Johor by StarProperty.my is back!Homebuyers and investors are invited to visit the StarProperty.my Fair 2016...
M’sian developers with exposure to Brexit give assurance
BY P. ARUNASP Setia Bhd said the impact of the fluctuation of the pound on its Battersea project(pic) would be confined to an accounting effect. This, it said, was because the profits would remain invested in the project for the longer term. PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysian developers with exposure to...
Battersea Power Station and Carillion “Open Doors” to fuel career ambitions
LONDON - On behalf of the Battersea Power Station shareholders, Battersea Power Station Development Company (“BPSDC”) is pleased to have worked with Phase 1 main contractor Carillion to hold a series of events with Women Into Construction (WIC) and Open Doors (OD) this week to promote the wide...
SETIA ECOHILL 2 ACHIEVES ENCOURAGING RESPONSE ON MAIDEN LAUNCH
All eyes on Setia EcoHill 2 with its Attractive Financial Scheme and Proven Eco Concept by: Viknesh Ashley Clarence Koh Sooi Meng, Deputy General Manager of Setia EcoHill (far left) attending to customers during the launch. SEMENYIH – A crowd of 500 people visited Setia EcoHill Welcome Centre...
Gem Residences Singapore shines bright
Public Launch of GEM Residences on May 28.PETALING JAYA: GEM Residences, Gamuda Land’s first development in Toa Payoh, Singapore sold over 55% units since its public launch a month ago.According to the statement, GEM Residences is a high-rise condominium with 578 luxurious units spread over two...
Penang taxi drivers protest against Uber, GrabCar
BY JOLYNN FRANCISPenang taxi drivers demo on uber and grab car at Light Street in George Town,Penang.GEORGE TOWN: Taxi drivers here are on a four-hour strike to protest against Uber and GrabCar services in the state.Penang Taxi Associate Association (Gabungan) secretary Mohamad Shahimi Hadzri urged...
Eco World’s purchase of Batu Kawan land positive and fair value
KUALA LUMPUR: Eco World Development Group Bhd’s (Eco World) recent proposal to acquire two parcels of land in Batu Kawan, Penang, for RM875mil cash is a positive one with a fair acquisition price.Maybank Investment Bank Research, which has a buy call on the stock, said on Wednesday it estimates...