Author: Charles Tan
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Penang Property Outlook 2018 – What’s brewing?
In Penang, there’s one prominent local property site which is visited by most of my friends. In fact, it was not the most popular when I first got to know some property sites based in Penang. Today, penangpropertytalk.com has around 100,000 visits per month. Do visit them often. On a daily basis, my good friend…
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A place to feel some ‘magic’ this weekend on 27th January 2018
Need a place to feel magical about? Specifically fun-filled memories and captivating sights? There’s one upcoming event not to be missed. Set to launch on 27 January 2018, Iringan Bayu, Seremban is a new township that features a natural and holistic living concept. The term Iringan Bayu translates from Malay as ‘The accompanying wind’…
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Do you know how many people own 82 percent of total wealth in 2017?
My personal belief is this. There is no way any TRADITIONAL working professional can be richer than a successful entrepreneur or a business owner. These successful entrepreneurs would grow their company and they then become billionaires. Of course startups are an awesome vehicle these days. Some keep making losses but new investors kept coming in. So,…
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IJM: Aiming at hitting yearly target of RM1.6 billion (better than last year?)
If we want to know if the developers are in good shape, look at the results for the listed ones. No developers are immune when the whole market is suffering. Another one has just announced a positive outlook. IJM Corp Bhd’s chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Soam Heng Choon said, “We are quite confident…
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There is no property bubble in Malaysia? Why is it so.
What is a property bubble? This is the definition by investopedia.com: “A housing bubble is a run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation and exuberance. … Speculators enter the market, further driving demand. At some point, demand decreases or stagnates at the same time supply increases, resulting in a sharp drop in prices — and the bubble bursts.” In brief, the…
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Iringan Bayu presents “Playground of the Wind” (Do not miss it!)
Do you feel excited when you see pinwheels? I do. My kids do. My wife too. Well, how about seeing 20,000 pinwheels at the same time? Bring your family and loved ones to feel the magical moment on 27th January 2017 (coming Saturday) when you attend the launching of Iringan Bayu, Seremban. For families, this…
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Equity is a very attractive proposition. HSR bid by Japan.
High Speed Rail (HSR) between Malaysia – Singapore has attracted many potential bidders. The ultimate winner is still pretty far away but one such potential bidder has announced to the world that it will offer a substantial equity participation to local partners if it is the successful bidder. This potential bidder is from Japan. Its Japanese…
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Sime Darby Property Launches City Of Elmina – Townships for the Future
The theme was “townships for the future.” It was in conjunction with Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50). According to Dato’ Sri Amrin Awaluddin, Sime Darby Property Group Managing Director, what Sime Darby Property wants to do is to maximise the full potential of green spaces, affordable and sustainable living, excellent connectivity, and a smart and safe city.…
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iProperty Home & Property Investment Fair. Join me?
Personally, I love to visit property fairs, especially if there are many speakers for me to just sit down, listen and learn. There’s one happening soon. iProperty/com.my’s Home& Property Investment Fair happening in MidValley Exhibition Centre from 19th – 21st January 2018. I think for readers of kopiandproperty.my, you have read about my MRT thoughts…