The prolonged lockdown also led developers to rethink their strategies in marketing and product offerings

S P Setia Bhd head of group strategy and business development Lindayani Tajudin: When the pandemic hit, we were compelled to initiate this Caring Community Campaign to allow ourselves greater latitude in assisting small businesses. They are an essential part of our nation’s economy and the effects of the pandemic have been harsh on their businesses.

Recognising the power of this synergy between corporations and the community, EdgeProp.my and S P Setia Bhd have decided to join hands to bring smiles to some humble food stalls operated by the makcik, pakcik, uncles or aunties down by your roads.  

Themed “Alongside our B40s”, the campaign, organised by EdgeProp.my and powered by S P Setia Bhd in conjunction with Malaysia Day this year, aims to offer a helping hand to some B40 F&B small business owners in the Klang Valley and Penang who are in dire needs for urgent assistance

Adding to the pessimism is the expectation of the new norm — working from home — which would likely affect the demand pattern for office space.

Andy Lim, CEO of JL Family Office has turned a shophouse into a showcase of Singapore heritage and local artists

Inter-floor leakage is defined by the evidence of dampness, moisture or water penetration on the ceiling or furnishing material attached to the ceiling or party walls that form the interior part of a parcel, common property or limited common property.

The new generation of house buyers expects their homes to be defect-free. However, the quality of houses, which although has improved over the past decade, has not kept pace with buyers’ expectations in both design and finishes.

“I have increased my stake in E&O from the open market since March 18 last year. It was a very good price because people were panicking over the pandemic.”

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.