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Designing with purpose
Exploring the key role of an architectBy: Aisyah Suwardi Ar Ezumi Harzani’s interest in the art of designing and construction started at a young age after being influenced by his great grandfather’s work as a house-builder. Back then, he had always admired his great grandfather’s handcrafted...
What is happening with Malaysia’s current industrial market
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s industrial sector has seen significant changes since the early 1980’s when it was growing at a rate of 12% to 5.7% recorded in the fourth quarter of last year, said Axis REIT Bhd head of investment Siva Shanker.Shanker attributed the booming economy in the industry...
The ABC’s of intangible assets
PETALING JAYA: Intangible assets (IAs) is an asset class which are not physical in nature but has a significant value. Examples of IAs are patents, trademarks and brand recognition. This is in contrast to tangible assets which are material assets such as vehicles, land, among others.To understand...
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
It 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 have seen in the exhibition.Vacant Possession (VP)Under normal...
Utropolis success heads north
Paramount Property replicates its central region triumph at Batu Kawan in PenangAfter achieving success with Paramount Utropolis in Glenmarie Shah Alam, developer Paramount Property brings this winning formula to property buyers in Batu Kawan, Penang.Utropolis Batu Kawan is a modern lifestyle hub...
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...
Staying different in the heart of the city
One Stonor by Mayland seeks to break away from conventional architectureAmong the myriad of developments that have been introduced into the prestigious Kuala Lumpur city centre, one is poised to become outstanding.One Stonor, Mayland’s crown jewel and the developer’s pioneer sortie into the...