Malaysia - Ireka Corp Announces RM 1.9 billion Worth Of Projects
September 28, 2012 The developer will embark on four real estate projects over the next five years. Over the next five years, Ireka Corp Bhd will invest in four new development projects with a total gross development value of about RM 1.9 billion. Two of the announced projects will be a boutique hotel and a 200-unit serviced residence project in Jalan Kia Peng, near the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The developer added that it was in the advanced planning stage for the boutique hotel, whereas the serviced residence project will be a 30:70 joint-venture with Aseana Properties Ltd. Said Ireka group managing director Lai Siew Wah, "It is only natural for Ireka to return to direct investment in property development, now that we have fully implemented the investment strategy for Aseana Properties Ltd as its development manager." Ireka set up Aseana Properties in 2007 to undertake property development projects in Malaysia and Vietnam. The company is listed on the London exchan