Playing a long-term game
In the past 18 months since the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia, Datuk Tee Eng Ho has acquired land assets worth over RM150 million via his co-founded Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd.
More than 60% of new Malaysian Airbnb hosts in 1H21 were millennials
The top five states where these new hosts were based were Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Sabah and Penang.
Malaysia adds 19,307 Covid-19 cases on Sept 9
Today is the fourth straight day that new cases stayed below the 20,000 mark
Knight Frank: One in four people are looking to move house in next 12 months
“Globally, 19% of the respondents have moved house since the start of the pandemic."
PPB Properties' Megah Rise scheduled for topping-out by end-September
“Megah Rise will be a new landmark in Taman Megah."
BNM maintains OPR at 1.75%
"Given the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the stance of monetary policy will continue to be determined by new data and information and their implications on the overall outlook for inflation and domestic growth.”
FMM calls on govt to open all economic sectors under recovery phase, do away with red tape
The FMM also urged the government to standardise the thousands of SOPs into “activity based” SOPs such as indoor or outdoor in this regard.
Wahid: Foreign worker issue needs immediate attention as planters, glovemakers face forced labour claims
In line with global commitment towards ESG, many global businesses will exclude companies that are accused of engaging in forced labour practices and modern slavery from the supply chain.
ECKL welcomes govt's announcement to move Klang Valley into Phase 2 of NRP; clearer prospects of achieving 4% GDP growth
Abdul Wahid noted no one anticipated the global Covid-19 pandemic to hit the world this badly; Malaysia is obviously not spared with its GDP contracting by 5.6% in 2020.
Finance Minister: Malaysia on recovery path supported by reopening of economy
... and it is estimated to chart better growth for 2022.
