Market potential of Chinatown
In 2018, Singapore-listed property group GSH Corp announced it was taking a 50% stake in a special purpose vehicle that owned a prime land parcel of 1.
New Covid-19 infection wave the main concern — Malaysian Employers Federation
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Another wave of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia appears to be the main concern for employers in the country at a time when pandemic-driven movement restrictions are less stringent now to support the rejuvenation of the nation’s economy.
Melaka firefighter dies after losing consciousness during flood rescue operation
MELAKA (Oct 21): A Melaka Tengah Fire and Rescue Department firefighter passed away this morning, after losing consciousness during a flood rescue operation at Kampung Sungai Putat, Ayer Keroh yesterday (Oct 20).
70% of employers to implement hybrid work model after lockdown — MEF poll
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): About 70% of employers who responded to a poll conducted by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) indicated that they will operate in a hybrid fashion in the post-lockdown period.
6 things to note before you renovate your house
In our earlier article “Renovation: Get it right from the start”, we have discussed the emergence of the renovation industry due to the mass housing developments which fail to meet individual buyers’ needs.
Lien Hoe's unit receives Johor PTG's approvals for a 27.93 hectares land in Masai
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Lien Hoe Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Christine Resorts Sdn Bhd has obtained Planning Permission (KM) Layout and Surrender Back and Re-alienation (SBKS) approvals from Johor Land and Mines Department for a 27.
Malaysia’s household debt-to-GDP ratio improves to 89.6% at end-June
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): Malaysia’s overall household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio improved to 89.
BNM launches Malaysia Overnight Rate as new alternative reference rate in M'sia
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched the Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) as the new alternative reference rate (ARR) for Malaysia, as part of a transition to transaction-based rates.
Hotel Royal Penang to cease operations soon
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): Hotel Royal Penang (pictured) will permanently cease operations “soon”, the New Straits Times (NST) reported yesterday.
FMM calls on govt to open all economic sectors under recovery phase, do away with red tape
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to open up all economic sectors under the recovery phase and do away with the “approval letter” requirement and just base it on the vaccination rates and the digital certificate as the criteria and strictly following the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
