Ong Kian Ming's statement on RCEP, CPTPP
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): The following is a media statement by Dr Ong Kian Ming, reproduced in full.
Office landlords, REITs can cope with pandemic changes, says S&P
KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Office landlords and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the Asia-Pacific region are well equipped to cope with changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, said S&P Global Ratings.
69 CCTV video clips produced as evidence in ex-spy chief's CBT trial
KUALA LUMPUR (April 7): A total of 69 closed-circuit television (CCTV) video clips at a serviced condominium in Cyberjaya were produced as evidence at the High Court here yesterday, in the US$12.
To attract FDI, don't just promote Malaysia, take care of investors after they arrive — World Bank
KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): The World Bank said today Malaysia should have a more coordinated approach in its efforts to lure foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country and the focus should be on providing effective aftercare to investors once they arrive in the country to ensure their investments here stay on for the long term.
Logistics, e-commerce, healthcare among areas for S P Setia’s potential business diversification
KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Property developer S P Setia Bhd said it had identified several potential areas for business diversification, according to the group’s 2020 Annual Report released today.
Report: Demanding customers ‘forcing’ food delivery riders to break traffic rules
KUALA LUMPUR (March 23): Impatient customers are “forcing” food delivery riders to break traffic rules, The Star reported today.
Asia Pacific real estate investment dipped 20% in 2020 - report
PETALING JAYA (Feb 11): Real estate investment volumes in Asia Pacific declined by 20% in 2020, but were buoyed by a final quarter recovery in which transaction levels remained flat year-on-year (yoy).
Traffic offenders can soon plead guilty in court online
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 29): Come Tuesday (Feb 2), traffic offenders in Shah Alam or Selangor can plead guilty in front of their computers without physically coming to the Magistrate's Court with the implementation of the e-PG (electronic pleading guilty) application.
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Millennials missing the experience
In a recent JLL survey, 66% of millennials in Asia Pacific, more than other age groups, said they missed the office and highlighted the office experience’s benefits: human interactions, professional environment, and place for focused work.
New X factors in office requirements
The increasing number of people working remotely doesn’t mean reduced demand for office space, as the function of the workplace will be redefined to suit other needs.
