Vincent Tan’s Tioman airport dreams may hit a snag

Jun 11

KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): Could environmental concerns scupper Berjaya Corp Bhd founder and executive chairperson Vincent Tan’s (pictured) plans for a new airport in Tioman island? According to a report by news portal Malaysiakini, Malaysian Airport Holdings Bhd managing director Badlisham Ghazali said that there were environmental concerns as the new airport may entail lengthening the current, “abandoned airport runway into the ocean through land reclamation”.

Outlet mall venture seen to enhance MAHB prospects

Jun 11

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Pahang welcomes Vincent Tan's airport offer for Tioman island

Jun 08

KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The Pahang government has welcomed Berjaya Group executive chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan’s plans to construct an airport on Tioman island (pictured) with his own resources.

AirBnb wants to give travellers a better experience

Jun 05

KUALA LUMPUR (June 5): There will be more than one reason to book AirBnb in future.

Bank Negara Malaysia says 'extended comprehensive information' on land transaction to MACC

May 24

KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): Bank Negara Malaysia (pictured) said it has extended comprehensive information on the central bank's land transaction to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for the MACC's complete and independent review.

Ideas: Property-related election pledges may hurt real estate market

May 15

PETALING JAYA (May 15): Election pledges made by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) government regarding affordable housing and the property market at large may hurt the industry as the new government seeks to further control the market which could potentially prevent its self-correction, said Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) senior fellow Dr Carmelo Ferlito.

Owners need to know the mistakes they can’t afford to make

May 15

KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): There is no one set of guidelines that suits all kinds of property management, so property owners and residents need to stay alert and keep learning more about property management to ensure their property are in good hands.

HDB flat buyers would pay 3% more for a greener neighbourhood

Apr 25

SINGAPORE (April 25): The presence of green spaces can bring up the value of a public housing apartment, and on average, people would pay 3% more to live in a greener neighbourhood.