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Why businesses need to embrace e-commerce
PETALING JAYA: The exponential growth of e-commerce in Malaysia is becoming increasingly ubiquitous and should be capitalised by local companies, said Aladdin Group vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Vincent Tiew.He said with the local e-commerce’s potential market volume expected to grow to RM10bil by...
Ask Me Anything: Calculating renewal cost of property leasehold
Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions at http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty .This week, Low & Partners managing partner Datuk Andy Low Hann Yong deals...
The usage of data in the property sector
PETALING JAYA: Under the theme “Real Estate Trends: 2018 and Beyond,” the 27th National Real Estate Convention (NREC) invited Valuation and Property Services director-general Sr Nordin Bin Daharom to talk about accommodating the real estate world with reliable and valuable data.During his...
Performing a building defects inspection during vacant possession
Contributed by Canaan Building Inspection Sdn Bhd director Joshua KangIt is common for us property buyers to feel enthralled by the design and quality of work displayed by a show unit. However, the sad reality is that the actual unit delivered could sometimes be very different compared to what we...
Feathers in the cap for Tropicana
Developer receives due recognition for dedication towards building quality townships and developments After over two decades in the property industry, renowned developer Tropicana Corporation Bhd is only getting stronger with a slew of new projects in store.Their dedication and passion towards...
Rehda: Malaysians need 3 million more homes
BY NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.myRehda president Datuk Seri FD Iskandar during the presentation of the report.Malaysia is having a population of 32.3mil with an average of four members per household; we still need 3 million more homes.MALAYSIAN developers are expected to launch more units in...
Sunway’s southern gem of a township
Natural elements add sparkle to Sunway Iskandar which rests on sustainable development principlesFollowing Sunway City and Sunway City Ipoh’s extraordinary transformations, Sunway Property is now busy developing its third masterpiece, Sunway Iskandar, in Asean’s next growth centre of Iskandar...
An oversupply of retail space in Malaysia
Contributed by Tan Hai HsinIn the past few years, the most significant challenge faced by shopping centres in Malaysia was the severe reduction in consumers’ spending. This is due to the rising cost of living and weak economic conditions.These factors led to the drops in average occupancy and...
How much do you know about stamp duty?
All transactions such as sale, transfer, mortgage and loan are subjected to legal stamps.Stamp duty is a tax on legal documents, not a transaction.All transactions such as sale, transfer, mortgage and loan are subjected to legal stamps. In contrast, if the transactions do not involve any legal...
Setia SPICE give that WOW flavour
Eco-developer S P Setia wins award for world-class integrated convention centre on Penang IslandBeing a frontrunner as an eco-developer, S P Setia has always pledged to place sustainability in high regard.This commitment has resulted in the Setia SPICE Convention Centre grabbing The WOW Award for...