Malaysians, what do we do with our balconies? Hang out our laundry? Have a few potted plants for some semblance of a garden? The go-to place for smokers in the family?

The director of Starhill Real Estate, Syed Fadzil Syed Nadzari, believes that everyone should have the chance to experience being a real estate agent before they decide to make it their career.

Due to the rising use of smartphones and the internet, what can retailers do to enhance their competitiveness?

Timing is everything in business. Whether you’re starting something new, negotiating a deal or signing a contract, picking a date when market conditions are conducive for your endeavour will go a long way. It eliminates a significant portion of risk factors and could yield profitable returns.

Vigorous property development activities are changing the face of this once quiet town

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (Aug 18, RM23.36)

The HSR will be one of the most significant influences on the Kuala Lumpur property market in 20 years, Savills Malaysia executive chairman Christopher Boyd told TheEdgeProperty.com.

Suria Capital Holdings Bhd (Aug 17, RM2)

THE Johor market has been quiet in the past year. Both property prices and rent have seen minimal movements, and there have not been many new launches. KGV International Property Consultants (Johor) Sdn Bhd executive director Samuel Tan expects the situation to remain the same for at least the next two years, with some bright spots in between.

Both the Malaysian and Singaporean governments have sent clear signals that the high-speed rail (HSR) linking Kuala Lumpur and the city state will be a reality; it is only a matter of time. While it may be easy to identify which companies will benefit from the project, deciding when to invest is much more challenging, given that the HSR will only be completed in 2026 at the earliest.