In Depth

This is why we invest in property

Landed homes in these five neighbourhoods saw capital growth of up to 239% from 2001 to 2017. They demonstrate why property continues to be a solid investment choice.

PNB expected to increase board representation in Sapura Energy

PNB has given an undertaking letter to Sapura Energy to subscribe for its rights entitlement and the excess shares and warrants not taken up by the other shareholders, up to an equity stake of 40% in the group. This could mean that PNB alone will be taking up to 57% of the rights share offering.

I-Bhd expects profit growth this year on RM305m unbilled sales

The management is confident that the mall will be able to attract quality tenants, as Central Pattana has over 30 years of experience in retail development. Currently, the mall has a committed occupancy rate of around 70%, and I-Bhd aims to hit 85% before the launch date. Anchor tenants include Sogo, Village Grocer and TGV.

Pestech’s substation, transmission line ops seen promising

Pestech share price has been lacklustre for more than two years and it has finally secured this highly anticipated project, which was complicated earlier by the GE14. As this announcement is only for the electrification portion, Kenanga Research says they understand that there are still signalling and communication portions worth as high as RM500 million to be announced.

Demand for high-end segment remains resilient in Singapore despite higher ABSD

With the new cooling measures, Singaporeans buying their second property will now have to pay 12% ABSD from the previous 7%. Singapore PRs will now have to pay an ABSD of 15%, from the previous 10%, when they purchase a second residential property, while foreigners buying residential property will have now have to pay 20% ABSD from the previous 15%.

The nucleus of Southern Klang Valley

Similarly, in its latest township development Gamuda Cove, the upcoming development’s master plan shows a meticulous integration of commercial, residential and leisure components with nature.

Scientex FY18 core profit above expectations

On the back of a significantly better property Ebit margin of 40% contributed from projects in Johor, Melaka and Ipoh on better operating efficiency and product mix.