BY VIKNESH ASHLEY
vikneshashley@thestar.com.my

Southville City, Bangi.

What will you be doing this May 8? One should mark this date as StarProperty.my is back with its enlightening property forum dubbed the Prime Investment Forum, sponsored by Mah Sing Group Bhd.

The property forum will take place in the glamorous Oak Room, at Nexus, Bangsar South and will be held in two sessions. One session will take place from 9am till 1pm and the other will be from 2pm till 6pm.

Four experts will educate participants on how to soar despite the trying times of the property market. The speakers are Chur Associates founder Chris Tan, Advocate and Solicitor Tax and GST Consultant Dr Choong Kwai Fatt, Khalil Adis Consultancy Pte Ltd founder Khalil Adis and Iqbal Hakim, Sia and Voo partner Elizabeth Siew.

Some of the titles that will be discussed at the StarProperty.my Forum include 'Quality, Location and Reputation – Learning the Art of War in Property' by Tan and Tax Strategies in GST Era on Property Acquisition – with Asset Protection for Children by Choong.

Khalil will be presenting 'Connectivity and its Impact on Residential, Commercial and Industrial Properties' while property expert Siew will explore 'Smart Property Investment Via Knowing The Law in Creative Investment'.

Tan will discuss return on investment, high risk and high return, the golden rules of investing, why should one invest in Malaysia’s property market as well as the importance of timing, location and branding.

Khalil will share on what to expect in terms of the economy this year, insights on where to look for affordable property, as well as sharing guidelines on how to make the best investments, based on choosing properties with good accessibility.

Adding to that, Khalil will also talk about property trends, buying the first property, calculating affordability, as well as providing a step-by-step buying guide.

For those curious about the relatively new property type of SoFo, SoVo as well as SoHo, Khalil will explain how this property type would fare in the property market, sharing insights on the areas that this property type would perform best, as well as how one could generate income without wholly leasing out the property.

Choong is well-qualified to provide good advice regarding income tax legislations, GST legislations, its applications and interpretations, and the proper maintenance of accounts and documentation by companies to reflect commercial substance.

He specialises in GST, tax planning, tax restructuring and tax appeal in relation to transfer pricing, tax investigation, penalties, tax evasion and anti-money laundering matters.

Choong is an acknowledged tax authority and a leading tax specialist in Malaysia, having competently provided tax consultancy services to listed companies, audit firms and the Government for more than 26 years.

Siew is an advisor to both local and foreign corporations in relation to commercial buildings and property transactions.

This speaker holds vast experience in conveyancing commercial and corporate legal practices, particularly with respect to land acquisition and joint project development matters as well as property development for commercial, residential and industrial projects.

At the forum, Siew will share tips on the must dos before buying a property, creative property investment, buying now versus buying in the future, owning a property versus owning the rights to a property, joint-venture purchasing, as well as insights on leasing and sub-letting.

Take action now and reserve your seat by registering and booking right away, as seats are limited. For more information, visit www.starproperty.my/forum