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1 week ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian office market is expected to remain stable this year, underpinned by demand for newer high-grade offices featuring sustainable designs and up-to-date specifications. Savills Malaysia Sdn Bhd group managing director Datuk Paul Khong said older Grade B and Grade C offices would struggle with major tenant retention issues and would continue to rely on lower rentals to stay competitive.
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2 weeks ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: As investors seek stability amid global economic uncertainties, property experts believe real estate investment trusts (REITs) have the capability to withstand the volatility. Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Siva Shanker firmly believes that REITs, in the next five years, will be “the darlings of the property sector”. “Times are changing. Gone are the days when we used to see the property sector rising or falling by 20% to 30%.
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3 weeks ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: Following a solid earnings season in the final quarter of last year (4Q24), analysts and industry experts remain upbeat about the prospects of property companies in 1Q25. Seasoned investor Ian Yoong believes earnings for property companies should grow by 8% to 12% in 1Q25, mainly driven by land sales in 4Q24.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: Lagenda Properties Bhd, which recently acquired a new plot of land in Negri Sembilan, plans to launch its maiden development in the state by next year. Group managing director Datuk Jimmy Doh (pic) said the expansion into Negri Sembilan marks an important milestone in the property developer’s growth strategy. “We are in the process of carrying out the necessary planning submissions for the development as we expect to launch the project next year,” he told StarBiz.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
BERLIN: German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz faces the prospect of being forced into another pivot before he even takes office.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: Property experts and consultants believe that the Urban Renewal Act (URA), set to be tabled in Parliament in July, has the potential to attract investment opportunities and improve living conditions. Zerin Properties chief executive officer Previn Singhe noted that regional peers such as Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia have successfully implemented urban renewal policies to ensure their cities remain globally competitive.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: The property sector is expected to continue growing steadily this year underpinned by positive market sentiment and investment opportunities following stable growth in 2024. Industry observers noted that Johor, especially, will continue to generate interest among real estate investors and buyers.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: Despite improving digital adoption, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant challenges in their automated transformations. SME Malaysia national president Chin Chee Seong said while more SMEs in Malaysia have effectively adopted digital tools since the pandemic, adoption remains uneven. “Larger and more tech-savvy SMEs, especially in urban areas, are using digitalisation to improve efficiency, reach more customers, and grow their businesses.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
PETALING JAYA: When it comes to saving money, especially for a rainy day, it’s easy for that budgeting plan that we worked so hard on to get derailed. Dr Joyce Chuah, chief executive officer of wealth and retirement planning consultancy Success Concepts, pointed out that saving money doesn’t have to be complicated. “With a few simple money-saving strategies, you can improve your finances on track without sacrificing too much,” she told StarBiz.
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2 months ago | 
thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam
THE proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), set to be tabled this year, has become a hot topic for debate, especially among commentators in the real estate community. Opinions are divided as to whether a law should be passed to allow the redevelopment of land for urban regeneration – without the consent of all of the residents that live there. Already a subscriber? Log in. Save 30% for ads-free and full access now! Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.
