Design for independent senior living has not seen much demand for now, as there has not been much awareness on such a concept, says Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) deputy president Ooi Boon Seong.

Jones Lang Wootton executive director Malathi Thevendran: To target the seniors and to provide age-in-place amenities in the true sense, the development has to provide for all aspects of senior living, such as independent, assisted and full care

Jones Lang Wootton executive director Malathi Thevendran: The additional commitment could result in higher risks and more uncertainties from the perspective of developers. Some developers are reluctant to undertake unknown ventures as there are other forms of developments that could be less risky and more profitable.

With greater awareness about independent and active living in the golden years, more people are beginning to plan for their retirement days, starting with homes that facilitate limited mobility and with more immediate accessibility to medical care.

Many developed countries have received their vaccines. This is because they have paid a lot to corner the market even before the availability of safety and efficacy data.

JLL predicts that leasing volume will see an improvement this year even with the de-densification of office space from 90 to 80 desks per 100 employees.

Datuk Chang Kim Loong: While most of them are genuinely passionate about the wellbeing of their communities, there are unfortunately some bad eggs with personal agendas who take advantage of their positions for self advancements.

The D’Network in Setia Eco Park is the first F&B hub in Malaysia to be fully fitted with the Panasonic Air-e Device to ensure its workers and patrons enjoy cleaner and safer indoor air quality through the nanoe™X technology.

We ask some EdgeProp Malaysia Pro Agents for their share of dream and nightmare deals and the lessons learnt — something we hope you, our readers, will benefit from.  

A recession will always be followed by a recovery due to its cyclical nature. In general, there are four distinct recession and recovery shapes — V, U, W, and L — depicting the possible trends that could happen to the economy, from the best- to the worst-case scenario.