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Former surveyors share success stories

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight distinguished speakers, including Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok shared their insights on the surveying profession and how it can be a stepping stone to other high-profile careers, at the Galaxy of Surveying Stars seminar on March 16.

Universal Studios Singapore expects 4.5 million visitors

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Universal Studios located within Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Sentosa Island is officially set to open to the public on Thursday (March 18).

The Hollywood movie themed-park opening would cap Malaysia's Genting-owned RWS's phased development of the US$4.4 billion (RM14.62 billion) project.

#Update* Ho Hup EGM to go ahead

KUALA LUMPUR: Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EGM scheduled for Wednesday (March 17) will proceed after the court had on Tuesday, March 16 declined to grant an injunction sought by Extreme Systems Sdn Bhd.

Extreme Systems is a private company controlled by Ho Hup deputy chairman Datuk Vincent Lye Ek Seang.

Hong Kong’s HOS flats a dilemma for market, government

HONG KONG: A family of seven spanning three generations lives like sardines, crammed into a 700 sq ft Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) flat in Shau Kei Wan. But despite the crowded living conditions, the Huang family has no plans to look for a bigger flat. The reason is simple: they cannot afford to.

No decision yet on Ho Hup EGM injunction bid

KUALA LUMPUR: The court will announce its decision today (March 16) on whether it could consider granting an injunction to block Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd’s EGM planned for tomorrow (March 17).

Zeti: Malaysia may raise rate further if needed

KUALA LUMPUR/TOKYO: Bank Negara Malaysia said it may increase interest rates further to avert asset bubbles and discourage risky investments by people seeking better returns, even as inflation will likely remain “modest” this year.

Housing real-estate recovery seen as Fed unwinds

BOSTON: The US housing market is poised to withstand the removal of government and US Federal Reserve stimulus programmes and rebound later in the year, contributing to annual economic growth for the first time since 2006.

Centro selling Queensland mall as investors quit fund

SYDNEY: Centro Properties Group, the Australian developer that posted a A$3.5 billion (RM10.6 billion) loss last year, is selling its Surfers Paradise mall after failing to attract investors to replace those withdrawing funds.