In Depth

An opportunity rising from e-commerce

james.chong@bizedge.com — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:45:00 +0000

The rapid growth of e-commerce will definitely lead to higher demand for warehousing and logistics facilities.

Perpetual fire-fighting that leads nowhere in Manila slums

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:32:39 +0000

Despite its sprawling modern skyscapers, there is little regulation in terms of fire safety and building codes in this developing city.

Kimlun earnings look sustainable despite local public job cutbacks

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:20:16 +0000

Kimlun’s construction and manufacturing order backlogs are at RM2 billion and RM421 million respectively.

Scientex seen to focus on plant utilisation ramp-up

james.chong@bizedge.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:11:57 +0000

Its top line came in below, at 65%, which we believe was due to weaker-than-expected recognitions for the property segment from latest projects.

The makings of a successful transit-oriented development

james.chong@bizedge.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:45:53 +0000

What does it take to successfully manage an integrated development or a transit-oriented development? Malaysia can perhaps learn much from its neighbour down south.

Malaysians don’t mind small homes but make them spacious

geraldine.tan@bizedge.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:27:46 +0000

The small homes trend is now a given within cities.

Australasia region seen as key growth driver of Sime Darby industrial ops

james.chong@bizedge.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:18:19 +0000

The cancellation/deferment of major infrastructure projects such as the HSR and KVMRT3 and uncertainties surrounding the East Coast Rail Link were major hits for the construction sector.

HBA: Allow EPF to offer home loans to members

jianwyn.lam@bizedge.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:29:56 +0000

Its secretary-general Chang Kim Loong said this proposal would help members who are unable obtain financing without forcing banks to relax their lending guidelines.

HSR’s cheaper alternative may be penny wise, pound foolish, say experts

jianwyn.lam@bizedge.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:32:33 +0000

the alternative plans would still require “considerable work” such as flattening curves along tracks to increase train speeds and developing land that may not be adjacent to the alignment and other public transport link enhancements to make it more viable

Gutted by Grenfell fire, boxing gym comes off the ropes

jianwyn.lam@bizedge.com — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:56:11 +0000

The club, which has produced two world champions in George Groves and James DeGale, is operating temporarily out of a multi-storey car park in west London near the site of the blaze.