In Depth

The ABCs of: AGM, EGM and committee meetings

AGMs shall be held once every year provided that no more than 15 months shall lapse between the date of one AGM and the next. This means that Nancy’s JMB shall convene the next AGM no later than Aug 31, 2020.

Chan Sow Lin: On the slow train to transformation

Named after the late tin tycoon Chan Sow Lin, the area is home to many old and established manufacturing factories, warehouses and car service centres. However, new developments can be seen popping up in this place over the past few years, including Mah Sing Group Bhd’s Southgate Commercial Centre, The Trax mixed development by Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Bhd and One Residences serviced apartment by Akisama Group. More developments are on the way, including a 66-storey skyscraper.

Property Management: Ask the experts — Building safety

Buildings in Malaysia undergo vigorous and stringent compliance for purposes of design, construction and occupation. Generally, there are adequate laws and regulations that cover all aspects of building design, safety, piling, structure, slopes, roads, drains, fire protection, electrical installation, mechanical engineering for lifts, pumps and pipes, etc. In this respect, homeowners must be wary of unscrupulous players in the industry that deliver buildings of substandard workmanship or specifications.

Stable outlook seen for S P Setia

The company’s most recent launches, Phase A1 of Setia Safiro and Phase 1 of Setia Mayuri, were sold out during their launches this month.