THE Johor market has been quiet in the past year. Both property prices and rent have seen minimal movements, and there have not been many new launches. KGV International Property Consultants (Johor) Sdn Bhd executive director Samuel Tan expects the situation to remain the same for at least the next two years, with some bright spots in between.

Both the Malaysian and Singaporean governments have sent clear signals that the high-speed rail (HSR) linking Kuala Lumpur and the city state will be a reality; it is only a matter of time. While it may be easy to identify which companies will benefit from the project, deciding when to invest is much more challenging, given that the HSR will only be completed in 2026 at the earliest.

The well-established Bandar Sunway is one of the most vibrant townships in the Klang Valley with thousands of people visiting its megamall, theme park and educational institutions every day.

The job win was not entirely surprising as management had previously guided that it was looking to undertake utilities relocation works for both MRT2 and Light Rail Transit Line 3.

United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) is undergoing a corporate exercise to streamline its activities to ensure greater growth. One of the changes was the appointment of Dennis Ng Yew Khim, 42, as its group managing director on March 1. He is the eldest son of executive deputy chairman Datuk Ng Eng Tee.

Sunway REIT’s core FY16 net profit was in line with expectations at 99% and 100% of our and consensus estimates respectively.

The group’s first half ended June 30, 2016 (1HFY16) bottom line of RM52.2 million accounted for 54% and 51% of market and our full-year net earnings forecasts respectively.

Two years ago, Singaporean David Neubronner moved into his new home at Straits View Residences, a gated landed housing community located in the Permas Jaya housing estate of Johor Bahru. He bought the four-bedroom, semi-detached house from Malaysian property group BRDB Developments when the project was launched in Singapore in 2010. The double-storey house has a built-up area of 3,000 sq ft and sits on a freehold land area of 6,000 sq ft.

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Retailers and consultants approached by TheEdgeProperty.com say the engagement with social media or mobile games of Pokémon Go’s stature could be the shot in the arm that the listless retail sector desperately needs.