KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation has introduced a new tiered pricing mechanism with lower rates for the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme set to a quota of 6,600 gigawatt-hours (GWh) this year. The new rates are set at 10 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for domestic and non-domestic low-voltage users,…
Read MoreProperty developers push the concept of open plans as a way to deter from the space’s small square footage. Open plan living has emerged as a dominant design in Malaysian real estate. Though many were initially drawn to its sleek and airy appearance, the question remains whether an open-plan layout is really the best option…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Inta Bina Group Bhd has secured a contract worth RM348.92 million for a mixed development project in Shah Alam, Selangor. In a bourse filing on Monday, the construction outfit stated that its wholly owned subsidiary Inta Bina Sdn Bhd had accepted the letter of award from Eco Ardence Sdn Bhd to…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (April 5): KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (KLCCP) said it has on Friday made the first issuance of Sukuk Wakalah amounting to RM1.95 billion in nominal value under the RM5 billion programme, to finance the acquisition of a 40% stake in Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd. The Sukuk Wakalah has a tenure ranging from three…
Read MoreTNB’s role in an energy-efficient future By Yanika Liew If city dwellers today consider city life hectic, increased urbanisation of the future will make the speed at which humans live almost unimaginable. Cities around the world are expected to be more urbanised as people move to cities in favour of better prospects, leading to increased…
Read MoreDevelopers are making strides but digitalisation is slow By Yanika Liew For the average person, social media today has rapidly taken over the role of information broker. With its own ecosystem for news ranging from celebrities to real-time business upheavals, platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and TikTok spearhead hot-button issues of today’s culture. So it…
Read MoreSustainable development is inevitable By Yanika Liew In the Malaysian real estate market, institutional investors such as mutual funds, insurance companies, sovereign welfare and real estate investment trusts (REITs) significantly influence market action. They have a hand in fueling economic growth through the injection of capital into all sectors, from commercial, residential industrial, to hospitality….
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (April 4): Malaysia is running for the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly presidency for the 2026-2029 term. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pictured) said the ministry has been tasked to make all necessary preparations towards achieving the goal. “The Cabinet has decided that the Ministry of Housing and…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (April 5): Apex Securities Bhd has initiated coverage on Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd with a “buy” rating at RM1.82 and target price of RM2.14, based on a discount rate of 20% to the research house’s revalued net asset value (RNAV). In a note on Friday, Apex Securities said it was optimistic about Matrix’s…
Read MoreThe prospect of foreign property ownership is an aspiration for many Malaysians. An increasing number of Malaysians are extending their house-hunting endeavours beyond the nation’s borders in search of more housing options. Presently, the United Kingdom (UK) stands as the top choice for Malaysians seeking to invest in real estate overseas. There is no…
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