In Depth

Hua Yang maintains RM500m sales target for FY17

Hua Yang Bhd’s management has maintained its sales target of RM500 million for the financial year ending March 31, 2017 (FY17) despite only charting RM53.2 million of new sales in the first quarter ended June 30, 2017 (1QFY17) (11% and 14% of management’s sales target and our sales assumption, respectively). 

HSR: a game changer that offers huge opportunities for everyone

The high speed rail (HSR) linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore provides more than speedy travel between the two countries. This game changer of a project will create an economic corridor that will impact significantly on Malaysians, said Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Bhd (IWH) executive vice-chairman Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo.

KL-Singapore HSR project seen to boost construction sector

Given the size of the project, estimated between RM50 billion and RM60 billion, this is possibly the single biggest-ever construction project to be implemented in Malaysia. We expect the project to have an impactful boost to the local construction industry throughout the project implementation period.

Aged care and retirement communities need a rethink in Malaysia

GROWING old is inevitable, no matter how much you juice, exercise or slap on expensive moisturiser. In Malaysia, the elderly usually live with one of their children, but there comes a time when it becomes too difficult to care for them. Then, many face a common dilemma — does one hire a full-time maid or opt for a home for the aged.

Matrix Concepts to build more high-end homes

Better known for building affordable residential and commercial properties, Seremban-based developer Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd is planning to target the mid- to high-income market with the launch of higher-end properties.