News about Architect Centre

PETALING JAYA (April 10): When Covid-19 struck Malaysia back in March 2020, many retreated into their homes to safeguard themselves from the risk of being infected by the virus.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19): Consultants are encouraged to apply common sense approach and play facilitative roles in helping contracting parties to resolve contractual disputes due to COVID-19, said Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) president Datuk Ar.

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 1 being the best and 10 the poorest), Architect Centre accredited building inspector and trainer Anthony Lee Tee ranked most properties he has visited in Malaysia, a 7 to even 10.

PETALING JAYA (July 9): At a glance, the outside of a building may look fantastic.

PETALING JAYA (July 9): Since the outbreak of Covid-19, one fundamental change for residential properties is that they have also become a workplace or the office to many people.

PETALING JAYA (July 9): Choosing a building that was designed for easy maintenance is one of the key attributes of building value in a property investment, according to the panel of experts featured on EdgeProp Malaysia's Virtual Fireside Chat titled “Stop! Are you destroying your property value?” held this evening.

PETALING JAYA (July 9): Looking to buy into a stratified property on the secondary market? Besides the usual questions such as the cost of maintenance and facilities, Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan added another crucial aspect that could help a prospective buyer decide whether the property is a good investment -- the project's Annual General Meeting (AGM) minutes.

As Malaysia is now into the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMO) periodwhere the majority of the working population is allowed to return to their workplace, Architect Centre Sdn Bhd accredited architect and trainer Anthony Lee Tee is worried about the “invisible health threats” to office workers and occupants as no commercial buildings are designed to be shut down for months at a time.

The close to two-month Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak which began on March 18 had forced every strata property owner and residents to have a newfound appreciation for effective property management and proper maintenance of the buildings they live in.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): The Movement Control Order (MCO) that was implemented from March 18 to May 3 meant non-essential businesses and services could not operate throughout the duration.