[讨论]Iskandar 来势汹汹(图片）！！！如何从怀疑变到信心满满！！！

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回复 321# hauzi302


     hauzi，你要表达什么？

我看到的是，22年里，房价起了195.6% （8.89% 每年）， 工资才起60% （2.73% 每年）。

结论是，大马的工资是追不上房价的。。。

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回复 322# bujua
忘记quote原文

Real estate seen taking a breather

Written by Ben Shane Lim

Monday, 15 August 2011 12:26

KUALA LUMPUR: Last week’s stock market selloff and volatility sparked by the downgrade of the US’ credit rating and economic concerns have thrown into question the outlook for Malaysia’s property sector. With investor confidence now shaken, the big question is whether that will also affect the property sector.   A default on US debt may have been averted but a double-dip recession still cannot be completely ruled out. Coupled with the European debt problems, a slower global growth scenario will likely have spillover effects on the domestic economy, and may eventually affect the property market. On the other hand, a potential third round of quantitative easing in the US and perennially low interest rates may continue to fuel the property boom.    Property stocks fell on high volumes in the sell-off last Monday and Tuesday, only to rebound later. The Kuala Lumpur Property Index, which tracks property companies listed on Bursa Malaysia, plunged 6.6% in the two days, from 1,017.29 on Aug 5 to 949.79 on Aug 9, before rebounding by 3.2% to 980.47 last Friday. For the week, the index fell 3.6%, outpacing the FBM KLCI’s 2.7% decline. Analysts pointed out that the sharp fall in property stock prices was simply due to a strong correlation with the broader market. Physical property prices are unlikely to be impacted yet due to a lag which can range from 18 to 24 months. At the moment, demand still appears strong, judging by the strength of recent launches. However, analysts and industry observers noted that confidence has weakened in light of concerns over a pending global slowdown. Malaysian home prices continued to rise in the first quarter of the year, although annual growth in prices, as measured by the Malaysian House Price Index (MHPI), had moderated from a high of 8% in 4Q 2010 to 6.5% in 1Q 2011. This marked an extension of the recovery since the end of the 2008/09 global financial crisis. Even during the depths of the crisis, Malaysian home prices held up well, unlike those in the US and elsewhere, due to the lack of a preceding price bubble. Industry observers noted that property prices had long lagged GDP and income growth since the end of the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis, with home prices, as measured by the MHPI, rising just over 3% annually. Hence, they view the property boom over the last two years as an overdue re-rating exercise for prices to play “catch-up” after a decade of under-performance, rather than signs of a bubble. If this view is correct, then current property prices would appear to be sustainable. Tang Chee Meng, chief operating officer of Henry Butcher Marketing, said the traditional time lag should prevent any immediate impact on property prices and demand. However, he expects developers to think twice before launching any new projects and show preference for smaller units with bite-size pricing to attract investors. As the economy contracts, projects with lower absolute pricing will become more attractive to investors with better liquidity and low initial capital outlay. “2010 boasted an active property market with record levels of growth,” said Tang, “However 2011 has seen the market slow down. Expect prices to increase, but at a much slower rate. Rising costs for developers and slowing demand will continue to rein in the high growth of 2010.”    Tang’s overall sentiment is of cautious optimism, and he advised investors not to speculate in the property market. “Investors should focus on medium to long-term investments in recession-proof properties. Avoid condos which may be oversupplied and instead rely on products that are unique and differentiated from their peers. Do not count on short-term appreciation and capital growth, and expect to reap profits in about two to three years,” he said. “Luckily, our economy is still alright. People are not afraid of losing jobs. Without that sort of uncertainty, it is still safe to consider investing in property,” he added. Jupiter Securities head of research Pong Teng Siew has a more conservative view. From a macro perspective, he said property stocks are risky at the moment and he maintains a reduced exposure to the sector. “Household debt to GDP is at a whopping 76%, the same level of gearing as the US before the subprime crisis hit. This level of leveraging is unsustainable in the long run. A bust is doubtful, but there is not much room for upside gains either. Given the risks, investing in properties is not attractive,” he said. A recent report published by Jupiter Securities (see page nine) highlights the fall in affordability of housing with representative price to per capita income at a high of 10.9 times, (see table above), which was only previously matched in 1996. While low interest rates currently make a repeat of the mid-1980s bubble bust unlikely, the report indicates that the interest rate cycle may have bottomed out and may possibly be on an upswing given inflationary pressures. Falling affordability is further exacerbated by developers moving to upper-end and “niche” developments, and away from cheap mass market units, Pong noted. His other concerns include lax lending practices with longer loans and high loan-to-value (LTV) ratios. “Banks are now offering up to 43-year loans, some spanning two generations in spite of interest rates being at a long-term low of 5%. LTV ratios have risen from ceilings of about 70% to as high as 95% and even 100% in some cases”, he explained. “Without the high interest rates of the mid-1980s, we can expect to see the market plateau. Furthermore, observing periodic cycles, the market is at the end of a two-year cycle and is due for a downswing” said Pong. Che King Tow, a property veteran involved in developing Bukit Rimau and Jaya 33 and currently, an independent director of Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd and a member of the Real Estate Housing Developers’ Association of Malaysia, said he is not particularly optimistic, especially since the Malaysian Rating Corporation has cut Malaysia’s growth forecast from 5.3% to between 4%-5%. “Growth should be between 6.5% and 7% for the market to boom,” he said.   Che, however, is still optimistic on less-speculative, income generating investments  — particularly corporate, commercial and industrial space. “High-rise developments are still lucrative, and offices on large floor plates are still in demand whereas small stratified offices on small floor plates are currently oversupplied and should be avoided”, he advised. “Shop-houses should also be avoided due to the difficulty in securing tenants, although this class of property has always been the preferred type of investment by commercial investors,” said Che, adding that he is personally not very confident of residential properties for investment, and considers them overpriced when indexed against personal earnings. “Location is very important. Rent continues to increase in well-located commercial and enterprise zones like Cyberjaya, Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur city centre, KL Sentral and surrounding areas that are sound for investing,” he said. Meanwhile, property developers remain optimistic on the outlook for the sector. Chan Wing Kwong, Bolton Properties Bhd group executive director, said in the short term, he does not foresee any negative impact. “With a growing population and urban migration there is still demand in the own-use market. Other buyers and investors will likely employ a wait-and-see approach while overleveraged speculators will want to unwind,” he said. While Bolton saw strong sales in 1H2011, Wing Kwong’s said he expects developers to be “more conservative and for the time being clear stocks while observing the economy”. He shared Tang’s cautious optimism and believes property prices will not fall.

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“While the Malaysian economy is not totally insulated, it should not be adversely affected by the global economy. Furthermore, the government has committed to big infrastructure plans. The spending will help stimulate the economy. Asian currencies are also healthy compared to their western counterparts,” said Wing Kwong.  

He added that there is no housing bubble and attributed the uptrend in property prices over the past two years to rising costs, and not just speculation amid a low interest rate environment. Demand for properties has also increased as a more stable hedge against inflation.  

Nevertheless, Wing Kwong expressed concerns that potential rate hikes from Bank Negara Malaysia in the coming months may negatively impact demand.

CEO and managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum said demand will remain strong for landed residential properties in good location, especially in gated and guarded schemes.

“Investors know that land is scarce and construction cost will  continue to rise. Hence it is inevitable that properties in good locations will continue to appreciate and astute buyers would want to lock in their investments at today’s prices”, he said.

Over in East Malaysia, the outlook is stable, according to Datuk Raymond Chan, managing director of Sagajuta (Sabah) Sdn Bhd, a major Sabah-based developer which is in the midst of undertaking a backdoor listing exercise via Jerneh Asia Bhd.

Chan sees a silver lining in the current equities rout. “It could be a blessing in disguise for developers as investors will be opting to invest in properties. They are less volatile and are considered to be overall a safer form of investment for the medium term,” he said.

His strategy for 2H2011 is to focus on affordable homes and condos priced below RM200,000 for the Sabah market.

“As for the commercial segment, we are focusing on shoplexes, duplex shops which come with lifts within a street mall concept. There is pent-up demand in this segment,” he added.

“Cash flow will continue to be sustainable as many buyers own oil palm plantations and palm oil are currently fetching a good price,”  Chan said, adding that the Sabah property market will be more insulated than Kuala Lumpur’s.  

Recent global economic and stock market events, coupled with an active property market over the past two years, are a potentially volatile mix.

Given that the property market depends largely on consumer confidence and to some degree stock-market generated wealth, how the local bourse fares — after the current bout of volatility ends — will be closely watched.  


This article appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, August 15, 2011.

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来源：东方日报  
依斯干达 5 亿度假村 12 月开张

2011/8/18

（新山 17 日讯）马来西亚依斯干达特区招商成果丰硕，近期将迎来耗资 5 亿令吉打造的 KSL 度假村，使这个国家最重要的经济走廊，预计在 2025 年成为一个充满活力的经济中心。

依斯干达特区发展局首席执行员依斯迈表示， 2012 年的来临，人们的眼光都会放在马来西亚依斯干达特区。

「目前，已确定在依斯干达特区开设的国际投资项目，包括大马乐高 ​​ 主题公园、柔佛名牌折扣购物中心和纽卡索大学医学院大马分院。」

通往特区大道免费

他说，在 2012 年以后，新的国际学校也将开设。届时，马来西亚依斯干达松林工作室及位于努沙再也的室内主题公园工程将完工。

「同时，通往依斯干达特区的大道将免费让驾驶人士使用，方便当地居民，也带动新城镇的蓬勃发展，提高当地房地产价格。」

「此外，从新山市至依斯干达城的滨海高速公路建造工程，预计将在 2012 年初完成。」

依斯迈是今日发表文告，发布依斯干达特区投资项目时，如是披露。

他说，另一个令人瞩目的投资，是依斯干达特区将迎来新山 KSL 度假村耗资 5 亿令吉的投资项目。

这家拥有 1000 间客房和套房的五星级酒店将在今 ​​ 年 12 月开张。

这个城市度假村内设有购物广场、博览中心、电影院、特易购霸级市场，及宽敞的零售中心，预计能够促进依斯干达特区的旅游业发展。

60 ％国内投资

「从投资的角度来看，我想重申，依斯干达特区在各方面的表现十分好。自 2006 年 11 月成立以来，截至今年 6 月，依斯干达特区已经获得 759 亿 6000 万令吉的投资额。」

「其中， 60 ％（或 454 亿 8000 万令吉）是国内投资，其余的 40 ％（ 304 亿 8000 万令吉）则是来自外国的投资。」

他指出，迄今为止，依斯干达特区的前 3 名外国投资者是来自欧洲、亚洲和中东地区。

「我希望能有更多新的投资项目注入，同时这项计划将有效地推动二级企业，以及为国家增加就业机会。」

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US-based Solexel to invest RM2.8bil in Malaysia
By LIZ LEE
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/s ... 29&sec=business

PUTRAJAYA: Silicon Valley-based solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturer Solexel Inc plans to invest RM2.8bil over the next five years in a plant in Senai Hi-Tech Park, Iskandar Malaysia.

The facility would be built on a 100-acre site and would have a targeted production capacity of 1GW of solar PV cells a year, said Solexel president and chief executive Michael Wingert.

“The plant is expected to generate export revenue of more than RM3bil per year and we are keen to contribute to the development of a domestic market for solar PV cells,” he said at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Solexel Malaysia and Senai High Tech Park Sdn Bhd (SHTP) yesterday.

Construction will start in the first quarter next year and the plant is scheduled to begin production at the end of 2013. Its output will be exported mainly to Europe and the United States.

Wingert said this would be Solexel's first overseas venture. It will operate in Malaysia via wholly-owned subsidiary Solexel (M) Sdn Bhd.

“We have reviewed a number of locations in Malaysia and decided on Senai Hi-Tech Park because of its proximity to a significant sea port and airport, as well as the availability of additional land for the construction of a supply infrastructure to Solexel,” Wingert said.

At full capacity, the plant will employ 2,300 people.

“Through our spending, job creations and transfer of know-how, we expect to strongly boost Malaysia's high-technology and clean energy economy,” he added.

SHTP chief executive Datuk Ahmad Shukri Tajuddin said Solexel's investment would “provide huge economic multiplier effects to the whole of Iskandar Malaysia region”.

The MoU signing was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir and Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman.

Mukhriz said many solar PV cell manufacturers had set up plants in Malaysia, opening up opportunities for foreign and local investors to develop a solar cluster.

“Some of the manufacturers in Kulim Hi-Tech Park and Selangor Science Park II have even started exporting their thin-film solar cells,” he said.

“The Solexel venture will be a major boost for the economy and proves that our efforts to attract foreign direct investments, especially in the solar industry, continues to bear fruit,” he added.

Mukhriz said that as at June this year, the total investments approved for solar PV industry were RM15.8bil, of which RM1.1bil came from domestic investors.

“Revenues for the companies in the industry are forecast to be RM10bil for the next three years,” he said.

The industry now has 23 approved projects, of which 19 are in active planning.

Mukhriz added that Johor was turning out to be the state with the highest number of investments this year.

From January to June, Johor attracted investments totalling RM4.52bil, excluding oil and gas as well as the Solexel investment.

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Johor likely to have highest investments in Malaysia
By Rupa Damodaran    Published: 2011/08/24

PUTRAJAYA: Johor is likely to win the most investments among Malaysian states this year, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir.

For the first six months of the year, Johor attracted RM4.52 billion in approved investments.

"At the pace it is growing, it will have the highest investments which bodes well for Iskandar Malaysia and the state in general," he said at a briefing to announce Solexel Inc's investment in Senai Hi-Tech Park yesterday.

According to the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (Mida), 74 projects were approved between January and May, totalling RM4.0 billion, of which RM2.75 billion were from domestic investments.

"Note our figures did not include those in the oil and gas sector. Petronas announced a big petrochemical plant in Johor, that will be very sizeable."

Petronas recently announced it would set up a RM60 billion refinery and petrochemical integrated development (Rapid) petrochemical complex in Pengerang by 2015.

The Iskandar Regional Development Authority also recently announced total cumulative committed investments of RM75.96 billion in the first half of 2011.

Read more: Johor likely to have highest investments in Malaysia http://www.btimes.com.my/Current ... icle/#ixzz1W1opG6vb

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避开繁忙士姑来大道 金海湾至武吉英达花园通车
柔佛 地方新闻  2011-08-27 12:08
http://www.nanyang.com.my/node/378925?tid=511



从敦阿都拉萨立交桥通往武吉英达路段共有4座天桥，天桥下都设有回转路口。

（新山26日讯）武吉英达居民未来可免受塞车之苦！滨海大道昨日开通金海湾通往武吉英达的双向路段，让前往柏伶花园及武吉英达的居民能避开繁忙的士姑来大道，省时省力省燃油。
减缓佳节交通流量
为了减缓开斋佳节期间的交通流量，承建及发展滨海大道（Coastal highway）的依斯干达特区发展局（IRDA）特地于昨日下午3时开放金海湾通往武吉英达的滨海大道路段。柏
伶花园的居民也受促使用上述路段。新开放的路段共有三条车道，整个大道将从金海湾直通努沙再也区。
根据计算，从金海湾的新湖滨海鲜酒楼的路口通往武吉英达路程约7、8公里；若从金海湾经过士姑来大道再转进柏伶花园路段至武吉英达花园则需要约12、13公里路程；若从金海湾
经过士姑来大道，取道五福城路段至武吉英达花园则需要14公里。
一旦所有车道全面开放使用后，对当地居民将是一项福音。道路使用者除了使用士姑来大道外，也可选择取道上述新路，能更快速抵达目的地。
不过从金海湾至新山方向的路口仍在建设中，因此暂不能直接通往新山方向。若民众要从武吉英达至金海湾后，只能左转进士姑来基里，再驶上淡杯汽车天桥，右转下新山方向的车
道。
记者试走新路段一路通畅
记者今日试走了上述新开放路段，一路通畅，不过部分路段只开放一至两条车道，尚有约10%的工程还未完成。尤其是柏伶花园及百杜丽花园商业区的出入口仍放着一排排的道路障碍物。
民众可从士姑来大道（海边路）或敦阿都拉萨路转弯进入新湖滨海鲜楼的路口，使用滨海大道前往武吉英达。
不过在武吉英达路口上方的天桥，还在建设中，一旦竣工，将可直接通往浩然山庄。
带来更多商业利益
上述路段开放后，相信能为武吉英达商业区带来更多的商业利益及提高产业需求。同时也可让不仅是周边地区的人民前往，连新山一带的居民也能轻易地前往武吉英达商业区消费。
汉达英达公司董事经理·林汉荣：微笑巴士拟开新路线
昨日开通的新路段是条捷径，让民众更快抵达目的地，而一直以武吉英达为根基的微笑巴士，也将在以乘客利益为优先的前提下，考虑开新的路线或修改原有的路线，以充分利用这条
新道路，减少塞车时间。
马华武吉英达支会主席·林清祥：纾缓2花园交通
我还没试用过新道路，前两天经过两天前经过柏伶花园海番村的滨海大道路口，还未正式通车。如果往返新山的双向车道都通车，是一项喜讯。
不过相信对从新山返回武吉英达的居民是种便利，可纾缓顺和花园、柏伶花园的交通阻塞。
有关路口靠近柏伶花园民众会堂，有关新车道开通后，不会造成另一条路的交通出现问题。
从事五金行业·杨文雄（34岁）：通车后可分散车流量
我住在皇后花园，并不知道滨海大道路段已经通车，对这个新的路段并没有太大的期待。通车之后应该会有很多人使用，可以分散车流量，不过如果车辆使用率高，还是会面对塞车情
况。
不过，我之后会试走新路，会节省不少时间。
永乐镇居民·吴丽莲（43岁）：对不熟路者是喜讯
滨海大道通车了，应该可以减缓顺和花园主要道路的车流量，将对我们这些使用顺和花园道路回返永乐镇一带的居民也间接获利。
对我们这些居民来说，对小路比较熟悉，在大道塞车时，可以取小路回家，不过对于一些不熟小路的道路使用者来说，应该是项喜讯。大家有多一个选择。

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Hot grabs outside Klang Valley               
Written by Kamarul Azhar           
Monday, 22 August 2011 12:11

http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/h ... e-klang-valley.html


PETALING JAYA: Major property developers have been snapping up large plots of land worth well over a billion ringgit, even as the global economic scene turned more cloudy. And it is interesting to note that these acquisitions are mainly located outside the country’s largest property market, the Klang Valley.

Mah Sing Group Bhd, Hua Yang Bhd, S P Setia Bhd, Dijaya Corp Bhd, Berjaya Land Bhd and Eksons Corp Bhd are among the noted property developers that have this month announced acquisitions of land for future development projects. According to tabulations of a selection of notable deals by The Edge Financial Daily, five major developers alone have spent some RM1.07 billion to buy 1,502 acres (600.8ha) of land in the past few months (see table on Page 8).  

Factors such as scarcity of land in mature markets like Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, which has led to high asking prices, as well as future economic developments in other regions may have prompted the buying spree. Johor appears to be the new property hot spot now, judging by the rush of developers there.

Analysts said the change of perception towards the southern state was triggered by the rejuvenation of Iskandar Malaysia. They noted that since UEM Land Holdings Bhd’s acquisition of Sunrise Bhd, there has been a more proactive development committee team spearheading the development of Iskandar. Sentiment has also been boosted by warming bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore, and maiden investments by Temasek Holdings is seen coming to Iskandar.

In Johor, Mah Sing acquired 83ha (205.7 acres) of prime freehold land in Tanjung Kupang for RM54.7 million in April, or RM6.10 psf, while Hua Yang purchased two prime parcels of land in Johor Bahru measuring 0.8ha for RM10.7 million, or RM117 psf.

Mah Sing’s land is located within the Iskandar Development Region, some 1 km from the Port of Tanjung Pelepas and 23 km to Jurong Industrial Estate in Singapore. It is proposing to develop the land into an integrated industrial and business park named Mah Sing i-Parc, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM610 million.


Taman Pulai Indah is Hua Yang's core development in Johor.

Leong's Mah Sing has land located within the Iskandar development region.

Tan says Dijaya will be launching more quality properties in the region.
Last week, Dijaya acquired 92ha of freehold land in Plentong for RM220 million, or RM22.25 psf, in its bid to strengthen its presence in the Iskandar Malaysia development region. The company is building a mixed development named Tropicana Danga Cove with a GDV of RM2.8 billion. Construction of the project will start this year, together with another project called Tropicana Danga Bay, a high-end integrated property development with a GDV of RM3.8 billion.

According to group CEO Tan Sri Danny Tan Chee Sing, Dijaya will be launching more quality properties in the region to ride on its proximity to Singapore. He said Iskandar Malaysia will drive up demand for properties in the region as more investments will be pouring in, especially from neighbouring Singapore. The rising cost of doing business in the island republic has prompted many of its small- and medium-sized enterprises to relocate to Johor due to its proximity to home and lower costs, according to a recent research.

Hua Yang said its Johor Bahru acquisition is in line with its business expansion plan to make the southern region a key revenue contributor to the group. The move is also in line with its vision to become a nationwide community developer providing affordable homes throughout the country.

The land parcels that it recently acquired are located in Jalan Abdul Samad in the Johor Bahru city centre and only 3.5 km from the new Customs, Inspection and Quarantine Complex. The land will be developed into a residential project comprising serviced apartments to cater for professionals working in Johor Bahru and Singapore, with an estimated GDV of RM120 million.

So will the property markets in prime areas such as Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Penang island disappear from the property developers’ radar?

Not quite, but with limited large tracts of prime land, developers have been focusing on niche, higher-end projects.

In the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur, Mah Sing will develop a 1.7ha parcel at the former Tunku Abdul Rahman flats, better known as the Pekeliling Flats, in Jalan Tun Razak, in a joint venture with privately-held Asie Sdn Bhd and Usaha Nusantara Sdn Bhd. The project, tentatively called M Sentral, is estimated to have a GDV of RM9 billion. Mah Sing acquired the land for RM600 psf, and will look to jointly develop the rest of the former Pekeliling Flats land, which measures 58 acres.  

Hua Yang also has several projects in the pipeline in Kuala Lumpur, especially those under its RM840 million ‘One South’ integrated development located in Sungei Besi, south to the city centre. The project spreads over 16.7 acres and is currently enjoying high take-up rates, with its Phase 1 comprising retail and office units more than 80% sold.

The group has also acquired 1.55 acres of leasehold commercial land in Desa Pandan, which is located near Jalan Tun Razak and the proposed Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD). The land was purchased for RM32 million and the group plans to develop it into affordable serviced apartments with pricing in the range of not more than RM400,000, and a GDV of RM160 million.

With limited prime land left in the urban centres, property developers would have to look much further out to build new townships. And that’s where SP Setia went to Hulu Langat, where it hopes to recreate another “Setia Alam” — its successful transformation of a backwater palm oil estate to a thriving township in less than a decade.  

SP Setia acquired 409ha of freehold land in Beranang, Hulu Langat, for RM330.1 million, or RM7.50 psf. The oil palm land will be converted into a mixed residential township with an estimated GDV of RM3.5 billion.

Maybank Investment Bank Research said in a report that the property developer is spearheading a new relatively untapped trend of affordable housing development which will provide steady bread-and-butter sales to the group and support its long-term growth. The research house noted that the land could turn out to be another highly successful “Setia Alam” given SP Setia’s track record and expertise in developing townships.

Up north, Penang continues to draw attention.  

Confidence in the state was summed up by Berjaya Group tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan. He said he was impressed with the level of cleanliness in Penang; the state has done very well economically over the past few years, having attained the highest level of investments in the country last year with RM12.2 billion.

Berjaya Land Bhd acquired 23ha of land in the famed Penang Turf Club area for RM459 million cash, or RM184 psf for a high-end residential property development.

The group said the project, with an estimated GDV of RM1.52 billion, will be a low-density, exclusive gated housing development comprising bungalows, semi-detached units and low-rise condominiums. The development will take five years to complete.

Not only is the Penang island property market red hot now, the same could also be said about the property market on the mainland, Seberang Prai.

Other than Tambun Indah Land Bhd, which has firmly positioned itself on mainland Penang property market after successfully building several notable townships such as Taman Tambun Indah, Juru Heights, Pearl Garden and Pearl Villas, Hua Yang is also making its foray into the market.

According to the group’s chief executive officer Ho Wen Yan, the group is currently scouting for landbanks on mainland Penang as well as in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He said that the group is going to raise RM100 million to fund land bank acquisitions in these two key markets.

“Penang is one of the high growth states in terms of economy and population. It is a target market for us to build affordable housing in the state. In Kota Kinabalu, we will look at building high-rise affordable residential property in the urban centres, whereas if it is outside the urban centre, it would be viable for us to build more landed properties,” he said during a press conference after the company’s annual general meeting last Friday.

bujua

Committed investments in Iskandar reaches RM76bn
Business News  2011-09-07 13:45

http://www.mysinchew.com/node/63274

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Committed investments in Iskandar Malaysia have reached RM76 billion as of the first half of this year, with 40 per cent or RM30 billion, having been realised, said HwangDBS Vickers Research.

The research house said 59 per cent of the committed investments are from foreign investors.

HwangDBS Vickers said most of the infrastructure and catalytic developments in Iskandar Malaysia are on track for completion from 2012 onwards which would help to draw the critical mass to Nusajaya.

The Coastal Highway is also on track for completion by year-end while Newcastle University is expected to commence enrolment by next month," it said in a research note today.

Meanwhile, infrastructure works for Medini are ongoing with Legoland still in the initial stages of construction.

"Legoland should meet its Sept 12 launch date with rides fabricated off-site. "The Johor Premium Outlet may only open in phases in November this year, as the superstructure has not been completed," said HwangDBS Vickers.

The research house said its recent survey among fund managers revealed that 53 per cent and 41 per cent of them respectively, had a positive and neutral view of Iskandar Malaysia's development progress.

"Sixty-four per cent indicated that they are keen to invest in Iskandar Malaysia-related stocks and properties within the next two years, with 72 per cent interested in landed properties," it added.

The research house also said that fund managers had rated infrastructure, security and government policies as the top three success factors required.

asrock123

达人 ，
Coastal highway 通车了，可是 Nusa bestari 和 Bukit indah跟以前一样塞车 le !

bujua

达人 ，
Coastal highway 通车了，可是 Nusa bestari 和 Bukit indah跟以前一样塞车 le !
asrock123 发表于 7-9-2011 10:04 PM

   都还没通完，通完了再看看，Horizon Hill 那边的interchange还没通，通了后应该会好转。
你的Parc Regency有买成吗？？？
想postive, 塞车可能是有更多人用coastal highway 到BI shopping叻。。。

bujua

Top brands for Johor outlet shopping
September 7, 2011

by Niki Bruce

http://www.herworld.com/fashion-shopping/reports/top-brands-johor-outlet-shopping

Singapore’s fashionistas are finally going to be able to indulge in the shopping frenzy that is outlet shopping closer to home and without having to catch a plane. Johor Premium Outlets has announced that it will be opening its first Southeast Asian Premium Outlet Center on schedule in November, 2011.

There will be more than 80 stores offering discounts from between 25 and 65 per cent off brands like A|X Armani Exchange, Burberry, Canali, Coach, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Gap Outlet, Lacoste, Tumi, Michael Kors, Levi’s and Swiss Watch Gallery; which have all confirmed their presence in Johor.

Johor Premium Outlets is located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway near Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It is a short drive from Senai International Airport, about 3 hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur and about an hour’s drive from Singapore. It will have about 80 to 90 outlet stores and 3,000 car parks.

asrock123

Parc Regency, 这个才周末推出Blk B .

bujua

IRDA To Spread Out Investments In Iskandar Malaysia Flagship Zones
September 08, 2011 16:47 PM       
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/s ... at=st&id=612202

JOHOR BAHARU, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has given an assurance that future investments in the southern development corridor, Iskandar Malaysia, will be spread out throughout the five flagship zones.

Its chief executive officer, Ismail Ibrahim, said IRDA would attract investments for all flagship zones, where each each of them has its own strengths and potentials.

He said investors were attracted to Nusajaya as there were a lot of development activities.

"Nusajaya is also the administrative centre of the Johor state government and it houses the State Assembly building, Menteri Besar's office and government departments," he said.

Ismail said this at a media briefing after a ceremony to welcome a delegation from Wenzhou, China here Thursday.

He said potential investors would be also brought to the other zones -- Johor Baharu City, Western Gate Development, Eastern Gate Development and Senai-Skudai.

Certain parties had earlier said investments should not be confined to Nusajaya only as it was not fair for the business community and the people in the other zones who were seeking opportunities from the development of Iskandar Malaysia.

Meanwhile, vice mayor of Wenzhou Municipal People's Government, Xu Yu Fei, said the delegation members were interested in eight areas in Iskandar Malaysia for collaboration.

She said the areas were agricultural, shoe industry, hardware, furniture, electronic appliances, fashion, car and motorcycle parts and property industry.

The delegation would be in Malaysia until Sept 18 to promote its "Going Out" strategy for China's enterprises.

-- BERNAMA

bujua

Better ties between M'sia and S'pore boon for Iskandar
By ZAZALI MUSA
zaza@thestar.com.my

JOHOR BARU: Fund managers in Singapore see the improved bilateral ties between the island state and Malaysia as the major driver of development in Iskandar Malaysia.

HwangDBS Vickers Research Sdn Bhd analyst Quah He Wei said feedback from fund managers showed that many of them would recommend that their clients invest in the economic region.

Quah pointed out that the Singapore government was sending out a strong signal to its investors to look at Iskandar through initiatives such as Temasek Holdings' joint venture with Khazanah Nasional Bhd to develop a “wellness township” in Nusajaya.

“About three week ago, we organised a field trip to Iskandar for the first time for more than 40 fund managers from the republic,” Quah told StarBiz in a telephone interview.



He said that based on a survey, 53% of the fund managers had a positive view on Iskandar's development progress, while 41% were neutral.

Quah added that 64% had indicated they would likely invest in Iskandar properties or in related stocks within the next two years.

He said the trip focused solely on the 9,712ha Nusajaya, one of Iskandar's five flagship zones, as it was considered “the most happening zone”.

Located on the southernmost part of Johor, Iskandar covers 2,217 sq km. The other four flagship development zones are Johor Baru City Centre, Eastern Gate Development Zone, Western Gate Development Zone and Senai-Kulai.

Quah said 72% of the Singapore fund managers said they preferred to buy landed properties in Nusajaya as the area would house several major projects.

He added that the pricing and quality of residential properties in Nusajaya were the main attractions.

“But Nusajaya still lacks critical mass and investors are likely to come in only in 2012, which is the tipping point with the completion of the projects,” said Quah.

However, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) chief executive officer Ismail Ibrahim said Iskandar was not only about Nusajaya as the other flagship development zones also offered investment opportunities.

Referring to the fund managers' views compiled by HwangDBS Vickers Research, he said: “While we are thankful for the positive report on the progress made by Iskandar by an independent party, fund managers should not limit their visits to Nusajaya.”

He said this after hosting about 100 government officials and businessmen from Wenzhou, China, to Iskandar.

“We have been sending a clear message since day one that investment flows to Iskandar should be well spread out.”

Ismail said Chinese investors had shown strong interest in Iskandar following a visit by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Malaysia in April.

He added that Irda had hosted about 400 visitors from China since 2010 including government officials, trade and investment delegations, entrepreneurs and commercial groups.

“A Chinese investor is currently in talks with a party in Iskandar. We'll announce a major investment,” he said, but declined to divulge details.

hauzi302

Biocon Announces Project Commencement for first high-end Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and R&D Facility in Bio-XCell, Malaysia

Biocon, Asia’s premier biotechnology company, today held a project commencement ceremony for its biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research and development facility in Bio-XCell, a custom-built biotechnology park and ecosystem in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. The Chief Minister of Johor, Y.A.B. Dato' Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman unveiled the plaque commemorating the project’s initiation. In the first phase, Biocon proposes to invest around RM500 million (approximately $161 million) in this facility, which is targeted to be operational by 2014. The investment is the largest for the Malaysian healthcare biotechnology sector thus far.

“The world-class infrastructure, fiscal and financial incentives, and the initiatives of the State Government of Johor to promote bio-manufacturing, make Johor a compelling destination for establishing our global scale manufacturing facility for Biopharmaceuticals. This facility will cater to the global requirements for Biocon's range of Biosimilar insulin and insulin analogs for diabetes treatment, being commercialized by Pfizer Inc.,” said Biocon Chairman and MD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.

The project will also focus on research and development and production of other biopharmaceutical products at a later phase. The plant will be built in compliance with US FDA cGMP standards.

Biocon signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation SdnBhd (BiotechCorp) to establish the facility in Bio-XCell Malaysia on January 22, 2010. The decision to invest in this initiative was driven by Malaysia’s strategic location, the country’s growing role as a rapidly developing global biotech hub, and the enabling Bio-XCell Ecosystem which offers comprehensive support through high end infrastructure, human resource and related services.

“Bio-XCell completes the infrastructure that we have built for the biotechnology industry. The soft infrastructure through the BioNexus programme is an attractive proposition for both local and foreign companies. Bio-XCell, with its focus on manufacturing and R&D, provides the hard infrastructure – conducive space and services specifically for biopharma, healthcare and industrial biotechnology players.”

“Biocon’s entry into Bio-XCell will further stimulate growth for the sector, providing commercial opportunities for Malaysian biotechnology’s small and medium enterprises and promote a more vigorous domestic direct investment,” commented Dato’ Dr Mohd Nazlee Kamal, Chairman of Bio-XCell and CEO of BiotechCorp.



About Biocon Limited

Established in 1978, Biocon Limited (BSE code: 532523, NSE Id: BIOCON, ISIN Id: INE376G01013) is India’s largest biotechnology company by revenue. The Group, promoted by Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, is a fully-integrated, innovation-driven healthcare enterprise with a strategic focus on biopharmaceuticals and research services. Biocon's value chain traverses the entire length of discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics. With successful initiatives in clinical development, bio-processing and global marketing, Biocon delivers products and solutions to partners and customers in approximately 75 countries across the globe. Many of these products have USFDA and EMEA acceptance. Biocon's robust product offering includes the world's first recombinant human insulin, INSUGEN(R) and India's first indigenously produced monoclonal antibody BIOMAb-EGFR(TM). For more information, visit www.biocon.com

About Bio-XCell

Bio-XCell is a biotechnology ecosystem for industrial and healthcare biotechnology, with a focus on manufacturing and R&D. Developed by Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company between BiotechCorp and UEM Land, the park is slated to be the new regional biotech hub of Asia. Capitalizing on value propositions of both its shareholders, Bio-XCell provides comprehensive infrastructure, services, incentives and benefits to drive growth for the biotechnology sector.

Strategically located in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia, the resource-rich state of Johor, Bio-XCell provides global connectivity through a network of five seaports and two international airports, all within 59 km. For information or leasing inquiries, log on to www.bio-xcell.com.

PropertyMan

人口是促使IM的发展的首要关键，我没看到新山人口的增加，反而进新加坡工作的人多。如何留着这些过百千人留在新山工作呢？没人口，本地的新屋业发展已进入危险期，买产业，需小心价格及地点。

bujua

人口是促使IM的发展的首要关键，我没看到新山人口的增加，反而进新加坡工作的人多。如何留着这些过百千人留 ...
PropertyMan 发表于 12-9-2011 09:55 PM

人口的增加是长期性的，不是短期内就有的。 近来，越来越多在小新工作的受薪族因小新的租金不断的涨，而回来IM置业，相信会有更多的受薪族回流到IM置业。而且小新人也对IM有了很大的改观，已经大量投资IM了。。。新闻也有报，KL和小新的购买团都已进军IM了，近来连中国也派考察团来IM考察。


到底是IM吸引人口，还是人口促成IM？ 就好像先有鸡还是先有蛋的问题。只要IM往对的方向发展，人口就会随之而来，人口增加了，IM就更有活力。


2012将是IM的 tipping point, 很多大的项目都会在2012完成和开业，到时就更能看清楚IM的潜能与前途。


近来IM多了很多新launch的condo / service apartment 的项目，将来要market一下子咽下那么多的单位，切实是有点困难，而且IM还是属于untested market, 投资新condo切实要很小心，地点很重要。

vicky418

legoland 什么时候会建好？