Hong Kong citizens have snapped up about 200 apartments in the past two months at a sprawling housing development in Malaysia, two estate agents said, a sign that some Hong Kongers are looking for homes elsewhere due to the political volatility at home.
Residential apartments under construction are pictured at Forest City in Johor, Malaysia February 26, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/MANILA BULLETIN
The Forest City sales are among the first clear signs of large-scale purchases of Malaysian real estate by Hong Kong residents since the latest wave of protests started. “These are people who already knew about the project and made inquiries, but this event triggered them to commit to it,” Lee said by phone, referring to the protests.Another agent for Forest City, asking not to be named, confirmed the purchases, citing the protests as the reason for a spike in interest.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chinese K-pop stars publicly back Beijing on Hong KongAt least eight K-pop stars from China and even one from Taiwan and one from Hong Kong are publicly stating their support for Beijing's one-China policy, eliciting a mixture of disappointment and understanding from fans.
Read more »
China accused of using Twitter, Facebook against Hong Kong protests
Read more »
Hong Kong officers arrested for beating man in hospitalA police spokesman vows a full, independent probe, insisting 'police officers are never allowed to use abusive force for their own sake'
Read more »
Hong Kong leader says dialogue and ‘mutual respect’ offer way out of chaosHong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of efforts to restore calm and that talks with non-violent protesters would provide “a way out” for the Chinese-ruled city.
Read more »
Twitter, Facebook accuse China of Hong Kong discord campaignHONG KONG — Twitter and Facebook have accused the Chinese government of backing a social media campaign to discredit Hong Kong&039;s pro-democracy movement and sow political discord in the
Read more »
Hong Kong leader hopes peaceful rally presages 'return to calm''I wholeheartedly hope that this is the beginning of society returning to calm and staying away from violence,' Carrie Lam says.
Read more »