Less job awards but better construction earnings expected

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): The construction sector is expected to remain a bright spot amid the less-than-rosy prospects of the wider domestic and global economies — which are facing a multitude of uncertainties — with better earnings anticipated following the exceptional value of job awards seen last year.

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A look at THE BEST OF 2016 as chosen by you

Most Read News The waiting game in Johor Bahru Yes, pets are allowed in stratified homes When your dream home becomes a nightmare Most Read Lifestyle Ipoh’s Sekeping Kong Heng wins international accolade Five plants that mosquitoes hate What couples don’t want in a love shack Most Shared Stories Know the transaction costs and taxes when buying property overseas Understanding home loans High-end property auction on the uptrend Most Viewed Projects First Residence (Kepong, KL) Seri Maya (Keramat, Selangor) Pangsapuri Seroja (Setia Alam, Selangor) Most Researched Projects using transaction finder tool Casa Tiara (Selangor) Putra Suria Residency Apartment (Cheras)

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Holiday Inn & Suites for Penang’s mainland

PETALING JAYA (Dec 31): Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd has signed a management agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to manage the 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites at Juru Sentral, Central Seberang Perai, set for completion in 2019.

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Commercial property segment to offer bargains in 2017

PETALING JAYA (Dec 30): Transactions in commercial and investment properties are anticipated to be priced 10% to 20% below their perceived market value in 2017, said Knight Frank Malaysia managing director Sarkunan Subramaniam in a press release on Knight Frank’s real estate round-up of 2016 and outlook for 2017, today.

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