Room for another key rate cut by Bank Negara, say economists

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): Although the central bank’s governor indicated in July that the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no plans to cut the key rate further in the next few monetary policy meetings this year, economists argue there is still room for another round of easing.

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A master of his craft

“You coming?” asks Professor Dr Jimmy Lim, founder and principal of Jimmy Lim Design, as he steps into his home office.

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Opportunities, speed and money

WHAT is the one word that comes to mind when you think of the upcoming Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR)? “Opportunities”, “speed” and “money”, in that order.

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HSR to boost Seremban and Ayer Keroh’s property values

WITH the expected improvements in infrastructure that come from having a high speed rail station, towns such as Seremban in Negeri Sembilan and Ayer Keroh in Melaka will see more significant growth in their property values than the more developed and larger cities, said Henry Butcher Malaysia chief operating officer Tang Chee Meng.

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Time for some landbanking in areas near HSR stations

REAL estate investors looking for opportunities to tap on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail link project (HSR) can start by looking out for land available for sale near the proposed stations, said Ho Chin Soon Research Sdn Bhd chairman Ho Chin Soon.

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