Integrity a ‘lonely journey’ for Sim Choo Kheng
This is an interview with a leader in the theme park arena, with more than 300 developments worldwide under his belt, but instead of expounding the establishment’s exploits and expansions, EdgeProp.
Sri Ram says AG's May 21 letter should dispel doubts over his senior DPP appointment in Rosmah case
KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): Former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram told the High Court here today that Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun has issued a fiat or appointment letter to him dated May 21, 2021 to clear any doubt over his appointment as senior deputy public prosecutor or DPP in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's solar hybrid project graft case.
APAC corporates less likely to feel long-term impacts of Covid-19 pandemic, says Knight Frank
PETALING JAYA (July 15): Businesses in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are less likely to feel the long-term impacts of Covid-19 on their real estate portfolios, with only 14% expecting the pandemic to permanently alter their real estate strategies, according to Knight Frank’s global (Y)OUR SPACE 2021 survey, which features almost 400 international businesses with a combined headcount of over 10 million, providing an insight into the workplace strategies and real estate needs of global companies.
Knight Frank: Asia-Pacific prime office rental drops 4.7% y-o-y in 2Q2021
PETALING JAYA (July 14): Asia-Pacific prime office rental has dropped 0.
Mean monthly salaries and wages fell 9% in 2020, declined for the first time since 2010 — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR (July 14): Mean monthly salaries and wages fell by 9% in 2020 — the first decline since the series began in 2010 — as Malaysia's labour market experienced uneven momentum following health crisis and economic consequences last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Young Malaysian talents shine as winners at AYDA 2020
PETALING JAYA (July 14): Competing against finalists from 13 different locations across Asia, Malaysia’s talent shined through during the 13th instalment of Asia Young Designer Awards’ (AYDA) as Dayana Aripin and Evva Lim Fee Yah emerged as Asia Young Designers of the Year 2020.
Hong Kong’s New World to demolish two towers of The Pavilia Farm after construction defects detected
HONG KONG (July 12): Hong Kong-based property developer New World Development’s (NWD) has decided to tear down and rebuild two of the seven blocks of its hottest-selling project –The Pavilia Farm, in Tai Wai after discovering serious construction defects, reported Nikkei Asia.
Parkson’s HK-listed subsidiary inks 20-year tenancy agreement in China
KUALA LUMPUR (July 12): Parkson Holdings Bhd’s 54.
The Edge Covid-19 Pandemic Funds send more equipment to hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): The Edge Covid-19 Pandemic Funds have delivered equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) worth RM2.
Grab co-founder purchases S$40m bungalow near Holland Village
SINGAPORE (July 9): Grab Holdings Inc CEO and co-founder Anthony Tan’s family have recently purchased a bungalow (pictured) near Holland Village and Leedon Park for S$40 million (about RM124 million), according to a Business Times report.
