In Depth

JAKS 1QFY19 profit above expectations

The stronger-than-expected performance was mainly driven by higher revenue recognition of its Vietnam engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project, as work progress started to catch up.

Office space seen stable for MQREIT

Despite the lacklustre overall office market, MQREIT’s office space will remain relatively stable and well guarded by its long weighted average term to expiry with well-spread net lettable area expiry.

Malaysia's industrial and logistics market to benefit from BRI

According to global real estate consultancy Knight Frank in its latest research report titled “New Frontiers: Prospects for Real Estate Along the Belt and Road Initiative”, Malaysia is the only other Southeast Asian country to make it to the top 10 of the Knight Frank Belt and Road Index (BARI).

PEPS: Other ways to resolve the oversupply problem

Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) president Michael Kon: Whilst there hasn’t been any major policy announcements of note, the minister has largely focussed on home ownership, affordability and empowerment of the B40 group in particular. 

Dear minister, not bad at all for your first year!

You see her in the news almost every day. Not just once but several times per day, she is quoted in articles talking about matters related to the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT). It is undeniable that the Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin is one of the hardest working ministers we have today. 

An 'A' for effort

Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin is known for her hard work and commitment to her portfolio. She probably has one of the busiest schedules amongst ministers, often packed with back-to-back meetings in between officiating events and other scheduled work.