Malaysia tops Southeast Asia as new retail expansion market

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Malaysia is the most attractive place for retail brands to expand into Southeast Asia, thanks to its strategic location, low taxes, and barriers to entry compared with other countries in the region, said Savills Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Savills) deputy executive chairman Allan Soo.

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JLL Malaysia: Temporary development curbs will bring “much-needed” relief

PETALING JAYA (Nov 21): The temporary freeze on approvals for the development of shopping complexes, offices, serviced apartments and luxury condominiums priced over RM1 million will be a much-needed relief for landlords or owners of office and residential buildings as it will allow the market to absorb the existing large supply through rising population growth, urbanisation and migration to cities, said JLL Malaysia associate director, research and consultancy Veena Loh.

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EcoWorld moves up the rankings

PETALING JAYA (Oct 30): Relative newcomer Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) ranked fifth in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2017, following its sixth place last year.

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