In Depth

Housing market likely to remain challenging

james.chong@bizedge.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:26:53 +0000

We do not see much room for housing loan growth given the existing low interest rate environment, limited buyer’s affordability and possible interest rate hike.

Job wins seen providing 2-year earnings visibility for Sapura Energy

vanessa.gnanasurian@edgeprop.my — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:49:51 +0000

PublicInvest Research: Maintain outperform with an unchanged target price of 46 sen

Economy may be slowing

james.chong@bizedge.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 03:46:57 +0000

The economy may be slowing but a recession is not in the horizon.

Advancecon plans big strides in Sarawak

james.chong@bizedge.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:01:42 +0000

Group plans to tender for over RM2 billion worth of contracts there

Envisioning future homes on planet Mars

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:55:43 +0000

“In the near future, our home planet earth may suffer further decline and shortage of natural resources.”

The best time to buy your first home

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 04:02:54 +0000

“This is the best time to pick up bargains as property is a long-term investment and the market will eventually recover. Look for properties which are well connected, and located in a neighbourhood with good access to amenities.”

CMMT earnings expected to rebound from FY19

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 02:08:41 +0000

Potential catalyst includes stronger-than-expected rental reversion and better occupancies would lift earnings.

Mah Sing outlook promising with focus on affordable housing

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 01:57:25 +0000

Its quick turnaround business model limits its exposure to land withholding risks, resulting in better cash flow management.

M’sian REITs could become market darlings in 2019

vanessa.gnanasurian@edgeprop.my — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 03:06:44 +0000

Analyst: With expectations of no rate rise, prospects will be slightly better than in 2018.

Spanish 'ghost towns' slowly come to life

james.chong@bizedge.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:43:45 +0000

"There were days when I did not come across anyone."