As always, investors need to be discerning and do their research before making any decisions.

Concrete flat roofs and open decks suffer similar is­sues with inter-floor leakage – mostly arising from lack of adequate gradient and drainage. Stagnant rainwater will cause algae bloom which will invariably result in clogging of rainwater gutters and outlets, thus exacer­bating an already poor condition. Most concrete roofing is not easily accessible, making it difficult and unsafe to inspect and maintain regularly. 

“This pandemic is not going to last forever. The only thing was that the pandemic just suddenly showed up and no one was prepared for it. But this is just a phase, it will pass.” 

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The decision of Dua Residency could also potentially open the floodgates to frivolous civil suits brought against developers by the majority of homebuyers coming together to compel the MC to do so. The majority could also mean only the majority of owners that were present during the general meeting.

Solid Horizon managing director James Yeoh: The mobile ICU can be set up within three days. It has the ability to expand, be reused, relocated and to serve as a pandemic recovery building. It is a more sustainable alternative to permanent structures

Despite the Covid-19 taking its toll on some establishments though, with banners seeking for rentals hung on several units, the SS2 district in Petaling Jaya, Selangor has not appeared to lose its “liveliness”

Some feel that brick-and-mortar shops may be going out of fashion, no thanks to the pandemic. Do you agree?

Datuk Chang Kim Loong: One thing is certain though, similar to the 2020 moratorium, the 2021 one does not reduce borrowers’ lending costs as it is not interest-free. Hence, interests will continue to be charged during the moratorium period, and ultimately, borrowers will end up paying more to the banks when the moratorium period ends.

“I have come to realise that conscience is gravely lacking in many parts of the world. Conscience, simply put, is doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Right is right, wrong is wrong – nothing else. This can only come from your moral compass!”