Perpetual fire-fighting that leads nowhere in Manila slums
Despite its sprawling modern skyscapers, there is little regulation in terms of fire safety and building codes in this developing city.
In Depth
Kimlun earnings look sustainable despite local public job cutbacks
Kimlun’s construction and manufacturing order backlogs are at RM2 billion and RM421 million respectively.
Scientex seen to focus on plant utilisation ramp-up
Its top line came in below, at 65%, which we believe was due to weaker-than-expected recognitions for the property segment from latest projects.
The makings of a successful transit-oriented development
What does it take to successfully manage an integrated development or a transit-oriented development? Malaysia can perhaps learn much from its neighbour down south.
Malaysians don’t mind small homes but make them spacious
The small homes trend is now a given within cities.
Australasia region seen as key growth driver of Sime Darby industrial ops
The cancellation/deferment of major infrastructure projects such as the HSR and KVMRT3 and uncertainties surrounding the East Coast Rail Link were major hits for the construction sector.
HBA: Allow EPF to offer home loans to members
Its secretary-general Chang Kim Loong said this proposal would help members who are unable obtain financing without forcing banks to relax their lending guidelines.
HSR’s cheaper alternative may be penny wise, pound foolish, say experts
the alternative plans would still require “considerable work” such as flattening curves along tracks to increase train speeds and developing land that may not be adjacent to the alignment and other public transport link enhancements to make it more viable
Proposed Johor acquisitions expected to be yield-accretive for Axis REIT
Situated within Kawasan Perindustrian i-Park, Bandar Indahpura, Kulai, Johor
Outlet mall venture seen to enhance MAHB prospects
Mitsui Oulet Park is a project under MFMA Development Sdn Bhd.
