Review of megaprojects may be 'blessing in disguise'

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): While markets are nervous that the new ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan’s pledge to review megaprojects may negatively impact the construction sector, some see the plan as a chance for greater inclusion of local players.

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Positive economic outlook, strengthening ringgit to attract more investors

PETALING JAYA (April 26): The positive economic outlook and re-covering ringgit will attract more investors who are currently taking a wait-and-see approach, in spite of the overall weak property market across various segments, said property consultancies Edmund Tie & Co (SEA) Pte Ltd and Nawawi Tie Leung Property Consultants Sdn Bhd.

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AIIB considering financing KL-Singapore HSR

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed its interest in financing the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR), among other infrastructure projects in Malaysia, according to the Embassy of China.

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Malaysia’s super rich own the most homes in Asia Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR (April 5): Malaysia’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) take the lead when it comes to owning the most number of primary and secondary homes in the Asia-Pacific region, according to The Wealth Report Attitudes Survey 2018, which is part of independent global property consultancy Knight Frank’s 12th edition of The Wealth Report.

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