News

News updated on 10 July 2020

• Johor records highest property overhang in Q1 2020 – www.freemalaysiatoday.com
• Is fractional property ownership a safe investment? – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 7 July 2020

• More Malaysian to look at properties, post-Covid-19, says PropertyGuru Malaysia – www.nst.com.my
• Coronavirus slows China-funded $100bn city in Malaysia – asia.nikkei.com
• Country’s economy, image at stake in MM2H freeze, say consultants – www.freemalaysiatoday.com

News updated on 5 July 2020

• Time to improve affordability, not build more affordable homes – www.freemalaysiatoday.com

News updated on 4 July 2020

• What ails the Malaysian residential property sector – www.edgeprop.my
• Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens like Malaysia – www.thestar.com.my
• Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens like Malaysia – www.thestar.com.my
• Turning decrepit historic homes into luxurious boutique hotels – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 3 July 2020

• More developer incentives needed so building affordable homes is fairly profitable – www.freemalaysiatoday.com
• MUI unit selling retail space at below market value to ensure speedy disposal – www.edgeprop.my
• Temporary freeze of Malaysia My Second Home programme excludes Sarawak — Abd Karim – www.theborneopost.com

News updated on 1 July 2020

• Extend HOC benefits to secondary market, says MIPEAC – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 23 June 2020

• Lowering of foreign buyer price thresholds could boost property sales – www.theedgemarkets.com

News updated on 17 June 2020

• Property investors under pressure – www.theedgemarkets.com
• Malaysia’s PENJANA Stimulus Package: Key Features – www.aseanbriefing.com

News updated on 16 June 2020

• More property owners keen to sell now, say estate agents – www.freemalaysiatoday.com

News updated on 15 June 2020

• Property players welcome Penjana initiatives – www.theedgemarkets.com
• Increase in first-time buyers within sub-sale property market – www.businesstoday.com.my

News updated on 10 June 2020

• Stimulus package, low borrowing costs may alleviate pandemic’s impact on property market – www.theedgemarkets.com
• Japan's Mitsui Fudosan in JV to buy RM242mil serviced residence block in BBCC – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 9 June 2020

• Malaysia’s Property Market In A Pandemic Slump – theaseanpost.com
• HOC an immediate catalyst to boost the housing market – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 6 June 2020

• Property buying activities to increase with Penjana incentives, say surveyors – www.theedgemarkets.com

News updated on 5 June 2020

• Tax reliefs for real estate, automotive industries under Penjana – www.malaymail.com
• Property tax exemption for Malaysians for disposal of up to three properties – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 29 May 2020

• Occupancy For Office, Retail Space To Be Sustained In The Long Term – www.propertyguru.com.my
• Iconic Worldwide Optimistic Of A Post-Pandemic Recovery For Property Sector – www.propertyguru.com.my

News updated on 22 May 2020

• Residential, Commercial Lots In Mixed-Developments To Be Charged Similar Maintenance Rates – www.propertyguru.com.my

News updated on 19 May 2020

• Three years minimum for market to absorb Johor overhang homes – themalaysianreserve.com

News updated on 15 May 2020

• Malaysia remains sixth most attractive destination for property buyers from China – www.thesundaily.my

News updated on 9 May 2020

• Penang govt studies ways to use property market to jumpstart economy – www.thesundaily.my

News updated on 5 May 2020

• Hongkongers delay home purchases in Malaysia as lockdown measures freeze market – www.edgeprop.sg

News updated on 3 May 2020

• Property demand in Penang still strong despite economy – www.thesundaily.my

News updated on 1 May 2020

• Malaysian chapter of real estate federation expects property sector will weather Covid-19 pandemic – www.malaymail.com
• Developers continue push for HOC extension – www.edgeprop.my
• Efficient Bumiputera units release can help reduce property overhang – www.edgeprop.my
• Residential overhang up 10% if serviced apartments are included – www.edgeprop.my

News updated on 30 April 2020

• Malaysian property market to remain active in 2020, says Fiabci – www.nst.com.my
• Completed and unsold properties hit RM41.5bil – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 29 April 2020

• Malaysian property market to remain resilient, says department – www.thesundaily.my

News updated on 28 April 2020

• 5 hotels in Penang, 2 in Perak shut down amid prolonged movement curbs – www.straitstimes.com

News updated on 27 April 2020

• Penang to revise affording housing prices to below RM300,000 – www.malaymail.com

News updated on 23 April 2020

• Knight Frank sees gloomy outlook for commercial properties in Penang, Johor and Sabah – www.malaymail.com

News updated on 16 April 2020

• Up To 20% Drop In Property Prices Post-Covid-19 For Malaysia’s Real Estate – www.therakyatpost.com

News updated on 9 April 2020

• Property prices to fall – themalaysianreserve.com

News updated on 6 April 2020

• Six-month rental waiver for federal govt premises to cost RM20m: Shamsul Anuar – www.edgeprop.my
• Developers seek extension of time – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 2 April 2020

• PropertyGuru: Further Hits To Sentiment, Market Expected To Bounce Back – www.propertyguru.com.my

News updated on 20 March 2020

• Effects of Covid-19 on local property market – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 19 March 2020

• Tracking illegal real estate agents in Malaysia – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 17 March 2020

• Singapore housing projects using prefab parts stalled by Malaysia lockdown – www.straitstimes.com

News updated on 13 March 2020

• Overnight Policy Rate Cut Boosts Malaysia’s Auction Market – www.propertyguru.com.my

News updated on 12 March 2020

• Huge impact of Covid-19 and oil prices on property – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 10 March 2020

• Property and construction industry not affected by China lockdown … yet – www.theedgemarkets.com

News updated on 7 March 2020

• Just 25km from Singapore, Malaysia’s Johor Bahru offers a financial bolt-hole for savvy Chinese and Hong Kong investors – www.scmp.com

News updated on 3 March 2020

• Property market to remain resilient – www.nst.com.my
• Malaysian property stock surges as much as 118pct – www.nst.com.my
• Tower REIT to acquire a third office building – www.nst.com.my
• Bank Negara lowers OPR by 25bps to 2.5% – www.thestar.com.my
• Malaysia cuts rates to fight virus impact – theindependent.sg

News updated on 2 March 2020

• Malaysian Property Stock Doubles in Value Over Links to the New Prime Minister – www.bloomberg.com

News updated on 28 February 2020

• Mah Sing positive on 2020 prospect – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 19 February 2020

• More foreign investors may look at property here – www.nst.com.my
• E&O remains active with new launches this year – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 18 February 2020

• Phase 2 of Penang Sentral to go full swing next year – www.nst.com.my
• More foreign investors may look at property here – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 7 February 2020

• YTL REIT looking at more hotels – www.nst.com.my
• YTL REIT looking at more hotels – www.nst.com.my
• China outbreak to hit regional property markets – themalaysianreserve.com

News updated on 6 February 2020

• Selangor's golden triangle open day in i-City – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 4 February 2020

• Penang South Island to incorporate green and smart development – www.penangpropertytalk.com

News updated on 3 February 2020

• Gurney Wharf to be ready by August 2021 – www.penangpropertytalk.com

News updated on 30 January 2020

• CBRE-WTW Launches Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Outlook 2020 – omh.sg

News updated on 22 January 2020

• Overhang property due to lack of research and pricing – www.nst.com.my
• More demand for sub-sale property – www.nst.com.my
• Bank Negara MPC cuts OPR by 25bp to 2.75%, banks under pressure – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 21 January 2020

• Hope for property market to improve this year – www.nst.com.my
• How Bad Is Malaysia's Unaffordable Housing Crisis? – www.starproperty.my

News updated on 20 January 2020

• Property overhang unlikely to be resolved in the next five years – www.nst.com.my
• Johor property heading for another dip – themalaysianreserve.com

News updated on 17 January 2020

• ‘Five years to clear glut of serviced apartments, SOHOs and SOVOs’ – www.theedgemarkets.com
• Solving property overhang woes – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 15 January 2020

• TSR boosting presence in core markets – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 13 January 2020

• KL high-end residential market to improve this year – www.nst.com.my
• Hotel boost for KL Metropolis – www.nst.com.my
• Sluggish property market conditions to continue in 2020 — analysts – www.theedgemarkets.com

News updated on 10 January 2020

• Klang Valley’s property supply to rise in 2020 – themalaysianreserve.com
• Sizeable infrastructure projects to boost the property sector – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 9 January 2020

• Rise in foreign property buyers expected this year – www.nst.com.my
• Property market may see higher demand in 2020 – themalaysianreserve.com

News updated on 8 January 2020

• Pockets of opportunities present across property markets in the regions – www.knightfrank.com.my
• Residential market making a slow comeback – www.knightfrank.com.my

News updated on 7 January 2020

• Sunway Property bullish on 2020 prospects – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 6 January 2020

• Bandar Malaysia positive boost for local market sentiment – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 30 December 2019

• Buying guide for first time home buyers – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 25 December 2019

• IQI Global: Malaysia enters new era of economic momentum with Bandar Malaysia revival – www.edgeprop.my

News updated on 23 December 2019

• What's in Store for the Malaysia Property Industry in Budget 2020? – omh.sg
• Real estate activities to improve in the next two years – www.nst.com.my
• Opportunities in commercial sub-sectors – www.nst.com.my
• Challenges in property market to remain going into 2020 – focusmalaysia.my

News updated on 18 December 2019

• Malaysian residential real estate prices to climb in 2020 – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 17 December 2019

• Mahathir says Malaysia on board for KL-Singapore HSR project, but mulling slower train speeds – www.channelnewsasia.com

News updated on 9 December 2019

• Strong interest from mainland Chinese buyers expected next year – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 6 December 2019

• Fewer Hong Kong house buyers eyeing Malaysia now – themalaysianreserve.com
• Residential overhang remains a major concern – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 5 December 2019

• More HK folk buying property – www.thestar.com.my
• Hong Kong property buyers fall in love with Malaysia’s Penang and stars like Aaron Kwok agree – www.scmp.com

News updated on 2 December 2019

• Iskandar still having hangover from residential market overhang – www.businesstimes.com.sg

News updated on 28 November 2019

• 1 in 2 home loans are rejected in Malaysia – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 27 November 2019

• Malaysia property market outlook and predictions for 2020 – www.khaliladis.com
• Mah Sing Group to continue replenishing prime lands – www.nst.com.my
• Malaysia property market outlook and predictions for 2020 – www.khaliladis.com

News updated on 26 November 2019

• CCCG bullish on Malaysia – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 25 November 2019

• Measure to overcome property glut in Johor – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 22 November 2019

• Johor to lower threshold for foreign property purchase to RM600,000 – www.malaysiakini.com

News updated on 20 November 2019

• Report: Putrajaya’s proposed new economic corridor could revive HSR project sooner – www.malaymail.com

News updated on 15 November 2019

• Asking prices for properties on the decline – www.nst.com.my
• A leaner year ahead for real estate – themalaysianreserve.com
• Asking prices for properties on the decline – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 14 November 2019

• Residential property overhang in KL hit 52,666 units in 2Q2019; more supply in pipeline – www.edgeprop.sg

News updated on 12 November 2019

• Starhill Gallery to undergo transformation – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 2 November 2019

• MOT: Malaysia’s decision to proceed with JB-S’pore RTS ‘welcome’ – theindependent.sg

News updated on 31 October 2019

• Growing demand for serviced residences – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 30 October 2019

• Malaysia wants wealthy Hong Kong, mainland China investors to absorb US$8.9 billion residential property market oversupply – www.scmp.com

News updated on 24 October 2019

• Let the property market adjust itself, economist says on price threshold – www.freemalaysiatoday.com

News updated on 23 October 2019

• Taking advantage of the Malaysian property market downturn – www.ejinsight.com

News updated on 22 October 2019

• Lower price ceiling for foreigners looking to buy property in Malaysia – www.asiaone.com
• Lower property price ceiling for foreigners: Crunch your numbers here – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 19 October 2019

• Lower property price threshold likely to woo Singaporeans – www.freemalaysiatoday.com

News updated on 18 October 2019

• Malaysia's property market shows signs of picking up as developers build less – www.businesstimes.com.sg
• Housing affordability for Malaysians neglected as threshold for foreign buyers lowered: Consumer group – www.channelnewsasia.com

News updated on 17 October 2019

• New rules for buying Malaysian property: Concern over foreign invasion, real estate bubble – www.straitstimes.com
• Malaysia’s Property Market to Pick Up as Developers Build Less – www.bloomberg.com
• More foreigners expected to buy high-rise units in Johor – www.nst.com.my
• New measures give buyers, developers hope – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 16 October 2019

• Lower threshold price for foreign buyers may not fix Malaysia's property glut – www.straitstimes.com

News updated on 15 October 2019

• PM: Price threshold for foreign property ownership lowered to avert crisis – www.nst.com.my

News updated on 14 October 2019

• Property investors turn to S-E Asia amid Hong Kong unrest – www.businesstimes.com.sg

News updated on 13 October 2019

• Hong Kongers snap up property in Penang, Singapore amidst unrest – www.nst.com.my
• Property investors turn to SE Asia amid Hong Kong unrest – www.bangkokpost.com

News updated on 11 October 2019

• Dr M: Foreigners can help resolve Malaysia’s property overhang – www.malaymail.com

News updated on 10 October 2019

• Iskandar Malaysia remains in the radar of investors – www.knightfrank.com.my

News updated on 4 October 2019

• Exchange 106 dethrones Twin Towers as Malaysia's tallest building – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 2 October 2019

• Malaysia residential property market on the way up, says real estate group – www.malaymail.com

News updated on 28 September 2019

• Property market needs a reset button – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 23 September 2019

• Malaysia expects resilient property market despite overhang – asia.nikkei.com

News updated on 20 September 2019

• Johor govt mulling over lowering RM1m threshold for property purchases by foreign buyers – www.straitstimes.com

News updated on 17 September 2019

• Malaysian property market set to see uptick next year: Analyst – www.thesundaily.my

News updated on 11 September 2019

• Zuraida mulls selling RM100bil worth of unsold high-end property to China, Hong Kong buyers – www.thestar.com.my

News updated on 7 September 2019

• Five things the Johor property sector could do without – www.edgeprop.my

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