With retailers continuing to be spoilt for choice, developers of new and less prominent malls are offering attractive incentives, partnership and short-term tenancies to pop-up retailers to improve occupancy

Bukit Jalil is quite diverse in character

Meda last month announced that it was acquiring a 4.18-acre parcel in Jalan Satu, Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur, for RM180 million

CEO Datuk Tiong Kwing Hee says the company’s two maiden developments — one in Ipoh, Perak, and the other in Ulu Kelang, Selangor — are expected to contribute earnings of over rm180 million in the next 2½ years

One of the biggest upcoming projects is the 50-acre Bukit Jalil City integrated development, a joint venture between Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and Malton Bhd

The economy is your friend, says Chong Teck Seng, because “people will still buy”

Demand from homebuyers and investors has raised property values in Subang Jaya significantly in recent years due to its abundant amenities, from schools to colleges, and hospitals to malls. Investors can look forward to more growth once the Kelana Jaya LRT extension line is completed.

Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis REIT) revealed at its first half of 2015 briefing that lease renewals were going smoothly: For the 12.9% of net leasable area expiring in 2015, about 55% has been renewed at a positive average reversion rate of 7.8%.

We gather that UEMS plans to convert the building into ultra-luxurious residential, potentially with a mix of ground-floor retail and serviced apartment components. Rationale for the purchase is to ensure a steady flow of overseas projects. The property is in a different location from the two core CBD sites currently owned by UEMS.

To recap, Khor Teng Tong Holdings Sdn Bhd had in March expressed its intention to take Hunza private — through a selective capital repayment (SCR) — for RM2.50 per share. The privatization offer is led by its founder Datuk Seri Khor Teng Tong, who together with members acting in concert, holds a combined 59% stake in Hunza