In Depth

Crunch time for malls

Just last week, Perda City Mall in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, suddenly shut down after a mere 18 months in business. The mall’s operator gave tenants a day’s notice in writing and no explanation, according to people familiar with the matter.

Kundang Estates to be launched next month

Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd, the property arm of construction group Gamuda Bhd, is known for its successful township developments such as Kota Kemuning, Bandar Botanic, Valencia and Jade Hills in the Klang Valley as well as Horizon Hills in Johor. Kota Kemuning, Bandar Botanic and Valencia, with a total area of more than 3,000 acres, have been fully developed.

Stronger quarters ahead expected for Axis REIT

By the end of FY16, we expect four full quarters of contribution from Beyonics i-Park Blocks A, B, C and D, and a full-quarter contribution from the warehouse facility in Pasir Gudang.

Outsourcing opportunities to boost office demand?

With ample supply of office space and human resource, Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur is poised to be one of the more attractive destinations for multinational companies (MNCs) to outsource their operations, says international real estate services firm JLL.

Joint ownership, an easier way to own a house?

Securing a mortgage to buy a house is not easy these days as financial institutions continue with their tight lending policies. But your chances of getting the loan approved may be higher if you buy a property through joint ownership.