Rastam Isa retires as Tropicana Corp chairman
KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Tan Sri Rastam Isa has retired from his position as independent and non-executive chairman of property developer Tropicana Corp Bhd.
A Johor developer with a unique business model for regional expansion
SINGAPORE (May 29): Capital World (CW) is a Johor-based property developer that focuses on creating joint ventures (JV) with landowners.
Key infrastructure developments for Ibrahim International Business District set to begin
PETALING JAYA (May 16): Johor Corp (JCorp) has announced the commencement of key infrastructure developments for the Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) in Johor Bahru today.
UOB Malaysia expects BNM to stand pat on OPR
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is most likely to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at its monetary policy meeting this Friday, according to UOB Malaysia.
Unlikely for BNM to cut OPR now, says Euler Hermes economist
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is unlikely to cut its overnight policy rate (OPR) now given the high inflation in the country, according to Euler Hermes-Allianz Research's senior economist for Asia, Mahamoud Islam.
The elements needed for Iskandar Malaysia’s success
JOHOR BAHRU (May 7): Infrastructure, connectivity, branding, economic activity and educational facilities are essential elements of Iskandar Malaysia’s success, according to stakeholders of the economic zone in Johor who shared their views at the second Marketplace Series of Forums organised by the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute and the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship on May 2.
Ng brothers no longer substantial shareholders in Gabungan AQRS
KUALA LUMPUR (April 20): Former Gabungan AQRS Bhd executive director and deputy chairman Alvin Ng Chun Kooi has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the company, after disposing of 5.
TAHPS goes digital to boost profile and sell property
KUALA LUMPUR (April 14): Property developer TAHPS Group Bhd hopes to engage in more digital marketing efforts to reach out to young people who want to buy a property in the future.
High-rise living — set to soar
AS land costs in urban centres like Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru have risen significantly due to land scarcity, property developers have little choice but to go vertical and construct high-rise projects, be they residential, commercial or integrated developments.
‘Gabungan AQRS front runner for Pahang police HQ contract’
PETALING JAYA (Feb 27): Gabungan AQRS Bhd, which recently posted a turnaround in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2016 (FY2016), is believed to stand a good chance of securing the contract to build the police headquarters in Kota Sultan Ahmad Shah (KotaSAS), according to sources.
