Long ago, in the ancient kingdom of Kapilavastu, young prince Siddhartha Gautama, who would later become the Buddha, and his cousin Devadatta were honing their archery skills when Devdatta spotted a …
9,590 govt employees to face action for not disclosing property details
The National Vigilance Centre has recommended that the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority initiate action against 9,590 government employees who failed to submit their property …
Malaysia Property Sales Jump 120%, Masking Pile of Unsold Assets
Malaysian property sales more than doubled in the first half and are poised to surpass 2019 levels, adding to signs that the industry is rebounding even as a good number of completed units remain …
Property sales jump 120% in H1 2023, says Rehda
More than 11,000 units of residential and commercial properties were sold in H1 2023, according to Rehda. PETALING JAYA: Property sales in Malaysia more than doubled in the first half of 2023 (H1 2023 …
Developers less pessimistic about property sector outlook, says Rehda
PETALING JAYA: Property developers are getting less pessimistic about the industry’s prospects in the coming 12 months, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association …
Property sector can absorb another OPR hike, says Rehda
THE Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia is optimistic that the property industry will be able to absorb the impact from another hike in the overnight policy rate (OPR).
Cityscape Global Saudi to debut in September
Alexander Heuff, exhibition director of Cityscape Global, shines a spotlight on the inaugural Saudi edition of the global real estate event.
The Kurds’ dreams of independence look farther off than ever
The government in Baghdad is also taking control of the Kurds’ borders. It has stationed guards at the krg ’s crossings and airports, in effect giving it a veto over who can get in and out. The …
Korea Flags Risks in $56 Billion of Overseas Property Funds
Korea’s financial regulator has a close eye on overseas real estate funds worth roughly 75 trillion won ($55.8 billion), saying investments by individual investors are the most concerning.
Chinese tourists spurn Myanmar amid concerns of telecom scams
A pagoda is pictured in the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar, May 4, 2023. Bagan, an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in central Myanmar’s Mandalay Region. With thousands of …