Eugene Mahalingam

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam

PETALING JAYA: Industry experts remain cautious about the outlook for Malaysia’s retail industry in the second half of 2025 (2H25), amid ongoing global and domestic pressures. Malaysia Shopping Malls Association president Phang Sau Lian noted that geopolitical tensions and tariff wars have redirected more foreign businesses and goods to Malaysia. “While this presents opportunities, it also intensifies competition.

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam

PETALING JAYA: Real estate experts expect the residential property market to grow moderately in the second quarter of financial year 2025 (2Q25), on the back of sustained domestic demand, positive government support and ongoing infrastructure developments. Zerin Properties chief executive officer Previn Singhe said he expects “measured growth” in 2Q25 across both transaction volume and value of properties.

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam

PETALING JAYA: While property developers recorded mixed earnings during the recently concluded first-quarter results season, the outlook still remains bright, say industry experts. Fortress Capital founder and chief executive officer Datuk Thomas Yong said property companies can generally expect to demonstrate stronger performance and sales momentum in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) and throughout the remainder of 2025.

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Eugene Mahalingam

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian hotel sector has been off to a slow start this year, as economic uncertainties from ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to deter international travellers. Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) president Datin Christina Toh said “Business has been slow. Yes, we are seeing a lot of inbound travellers, especially from China, but it is not as many as initially expected.

1 month 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.