How to boost the housing market in uncertain times
The economic costs associated with Covid-19 go beyond those incurred by any other previous crises.
The economic costs associated with Covid-19 go beyond those incurred by any other previous crises.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR (May 28): Malaysia recorded just 10 new Covid-19 infections as of noon today, its lowest daily tally since the country imposed the nationwide movement control order (MCO) in mid-March.
KUALA LUMPUR (May 28): At least 10 Malaysians living in New York have succumbed to Covid-19 infections, the Malaysia Association of America (MAA) have told The Star in a report.
PUTRAJAYA (May 27): Malaysia reported 15 more Covid-19 cases and zero deaths on Wednesday, the lowest daily figure since the movement control order (MCO) was enforced on Mar 18, the Star reported today.
PUTRAJAYA (May 27): The Malaysian government is treating illegal workers fairly, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob insisted today, despite criticisms from certain quarters that the government is mistreating them.
PETALING JAYA (May 27): A viral message circulating on WhatsApp on a list of hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Penang available for sale is a hoax.
KUALA LUMPUR (May 27): Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force on Wednesday, the company said in a statement cited by Reuters today.
KUALA LUMPUR (May 27): A total of 84 Hindu temples in the green zones are allowed to re-open on June 10 and Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) will soon announce the list of the temples.