In Depth

No substitute for hard work

Having been in the real estate sector for over 20 years, Homefield Real Estate Sdn Bhd director Munirah Mohammad believes there is no replacement for hard work when it comes to serving customers.

Developed private islands up for grabs

With all the stress and noise of today’s fast lifestyle, retreating to enjoy the peace and quiet of mother nature is a priority for many. But the atmosphere at even the nicest resort can be ruined by that one, noisy guest. One solution could be to buy your own island. For those with the means, or who just want to dream, here are some developed islands for sale. All are under five acres and priced from US$1 million to US$10 million

Run a home-sharing business at your own risk

Ever since the emergence of home-sharing start-ups, many property owners have been getting in on the home-sharing economy by converting their homes, be they houses or apartments, into short-term rental stays.

Gamuda best transportation proxy for slew of new jobs

Its strong reputation for mass rapid transit Line 1 and the project delivery partner (PDP) appointment for the Penang Transport Master Plan provide it with leverage for other large-multiplier projects such as light rail transit 3, Gemas-Johor Baru double tracking and Pan Borneo Highway Sabah.

What can one accomplish in the year of the Fire Rooster?

Considering the negative outlook for the property sector in the year of the Fire Rooster, founder of Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics Datuk Joey Yap says two of the best things to do this year is to acquire assets and new skills.

More catalysts seen for Muhibbah Engineering

49%-owned Muhibbah Engineering Middle East LLC has won a contract from the Economic Zones Company of Qatar (Manateq) to undertake the construction of roads and infrastructure works at Um Alhoul Economic Zone (QEZ-3) Phase 2.1 for a total contract sum of RM438.1 million.