Housing affordability: The reality
To many, the building of over-priced houses by “profit-seeking” developers has caused the aggravation of housing affordability in the country, thereby leading to a spike in the number of overhangs in the market.
Taiwan’s Wistron Corp to buy Western Digital PJ factory
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): Taiwan Stock Exchange-listed Wistron Corp, a global leader in state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, services and systems for information and communications products, is expected to ink a deal soon with Western Digital (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to purchase the latter’s factory located in Sungei Way Free Trade Industrial Zone, Petaling Jaya.
Industrial property shines bright amidst pandemic
While the Covid-19 pandemic has put a stop to almost all economic activities globally, except for certain industries are booming such as glove manufacturing, the industry property segment appears to be a silver-lining for the property market in Malaysia.
Mah Sing jumps in active trade on glove business venture, positive analyst views
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): Mah Sing Group Bhd rose among the top active stocks on Bursa Malaysia in the morning trading session following news of its glove business venture.
A Walkable and Liveable Community Township
As a personal fitness trainer, Debbie Hooi designs and helps her clients in workouts that will enhance both their physical and mental wellness.
Covid-19: Utama cluster now has 132 cases
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): The Utama cluster - where the index case is a 28-year-old Nepali security guard working at a shopping mall in Petaling district – now has a total of 132 cases.
A purposeful, in-depth benchmarking exercise
Huh, yet another property award!? When I told some developer and property-industry friends that EdgeProp Malaysia's Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2021 is now open for submissions, a few rolled their eyes momentarily.
Blanket ban on short-term rentals can risk tourism recovery, says Airbnb
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Talks of proposed blanket bans on short-term rentals in strata buildings in Penang, Selangor and other states in Malaysia could pose a recovery threat on Malaysia’s tourism, says short-term rental accommodation company Airbnb.
Mah Sing diversifying into glove manufacturing business
PETALING JAYA (Oct 15): Mah Sing Group Bhd today announced plans to diversify into the healthcare industry via gloves manufacturing, with aims of becoming one of the top five glove producers in the country.
BAT Malaysia head office now LEED certified
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): British American Tobacco (M) Bhd's (BAT Malaysia) head office in Guoco Tower, Damansara, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
