In Depth

BRI opportunities from JV with PowerChina expected for EcoWorld

james.chong@bizedge.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:54:34 +0000

The MoU may enable EcoWorld to take advantage of and leverage on the connectivity available and creating new business opportunities under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

UEM Sunrise expected to continue with active inventory clearing

james.chong@bizedge.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:48:58 +0000

On landbanking, the group is looking at niche parcels with a quick turnaround time span in matured areas; take note the group has acquired a small parcel in Mont’Kiara.

Integrity in managing maintenance funds

james.chong@bizedge.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:30:00 +0000

You may ask: Is integrity still in vogue, or is it something only spoken of by politicians? In particular, can strata property parcel owners see them being practised within their community?

Short-term rentals without the hassle

james.chong@bizedge.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to property management company Plush Services, it is possible.

Co-work trend: A boon for the office market?

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:30:00 +0000

Indeed, many conventional office owners or developers in Malaysia are creating co-working spaces in their developments either by venturing into the business and creating their own brand or through joint ventures with established service providers.

Property management: Ask the experts — Bad workmanship

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:55:59 +0000

For common property defects in stratified properties, the MC can refer to the Strata Management Tribunal.

SunCon intensifying pursuit of overseas construction jobs

james.chong@bizedge.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 02:56:05 +0000

In India, SunCon has reopened an office and working on tenders for three toll-road projects worth about RM1 billion each. In Myanmar, SunCon via a joint venture (JV) with local conglomerate Capital Diamond Star Group, stands a good chance of winning a building job worth RM200 million to RM300 million for the maiden phase of a mixed project in Mandalay.

Scientex's proposed land buy seen to build presence in Penang

james.chong@bizedge.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:40:05 +0000

The proposed acquisition of the parcels is strategically located in Tasek Gelugor, within the Seberang Perai Utara district. The town, adjacent to Taman Sepadu, is easily accessible from Butterworth, Kepala Batas and Padang Serai. Further, the parcels are near the Tasek Gelugor Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) station, with accessibility to the North-South Expressway at approximately 9km in distance.

Malaysia polluted by imported wastes

james.chong@bizedge.com — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 01:48:00 +0000

Why does Malaysia have to take on the burden of disposing of all that foreign garbage, most of which are shipped from developed countries? Apparently, both the exporters and importers involved label their consignments as “waste for recycling”. The reality, however, is very different as the bulk of the imported waste materials is not fit for recycling.

Latheefa's appointment follows procedure: Muhyiddin

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:09:45 +0000

“That matter (procedure) is all correct. What is raised now is a question of politics. People question, and politics is according to their respective interpretations.”