Suburban shopping malls are in demand

KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Despite concerns about oversupply of retail space in urban areas -- with many shopping mall projects nearing completion -- retail consultant Tan Joon Kai (pictured) sees great prospect for suburban shopping malls in maturing neighbourhoods in the Klang Valley.

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Knight Frank: 72% of investors eyeing commercial properties in 2016

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 23): About 72% of property developers, fund and real estate investment trust (REIT) managers and lenders intend to invest in commercial properties in 2016, despite 57% of respondents saying they are less optimistic on the sector’s outlook, according to a new survey by global property consultancy Knight Frank.

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More malls consolidation expected this year

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Property consultancy firm Rahim & Co highlights the possibility of more consolidation of the Klang Valley's retail space this year as more malls are launched, contributing to a growing glut in the sector.

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