Author: Charles Tan
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8 reasons why buying a property in Melaka is not for you
Do you know that there are a few primary property markets in Malaysia that Malaysians invest in? They typically include the Klang Valley, Iskandar Malaysia, Penang and Kota Kinabalu. Beyond these few choices, there are also other notable and upcoming choices including Seremban, Ipoh, Kuching, Sandakan and Melaka (Malacca)? I do not go Seremban every…
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Freehold or Leasehold? Of course freehold lah, if it’s a choice
I remember when my cousin sister asked me about a leasehold project in Sri Petaling. I told her to go ahead and buy as long as she likes it and the place is convenient. She bought it for just below RM200,000 many years ago. It’s 800 plus square feet. Guess what, the price has more…
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APSEZ and Carey Island with MMC Port Holdings, Sime Darby
Somehow, I read this article in a media site in India; The Hindu Business Line but it’s also reported in many other sites including TheEdgeMarkets. It’s no longer just news after news about investments or partnerships from China. Perhaps this is the start of more substantial investments from India. Adani Group of India, with its port arm,…
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Our Investment Resources: REITs, dividends, personal finance and bitcoins
A few weeks ago, I met three people who write better than me. Okay, to be honest, it’s not that hard to write better than me but please visit their sites to understand why I say so. For now, let me introduce you to the rose among thorns that evening. She is someone who loves…
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Unsustainable spending will bring next financial crisis
There’s a long but good article in thestar. It was an interview with someone known as “Warren Buffett of Asia.” He is the HONG Kong-based Value Partners Group chairman and co-chief investment officer Datuk Seri Cheah Cheng Hye. He said many positive things about Malaysia from investment perspective. Whether we agree with his assessment or not, there…
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Press Release by IOI Properties: The Gems @ IOI Resort City
Press Release by IOI Properties: The Gems @ IOI Resort City. — start — The Gems, in IOI Resort City, a resort address nestled in the south of Klang Valley, is ideally located away from the hustle and bustle of the city life yet enjoying modern living with the convenience of easy accessibility to neighbouring…
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Sign up and bid: Sixth Auction of Malaysian Banknotes
This is already the 6th Auction for Malaysian Banknotes in Malaysia. It will be conducted by MNP Auctioneers (Central) Sdn Bhd. For the collectible lovers, banknotes, especially those with special or auspicious numbers are worth collecting. There’s just ONE in the world anyway. Bank Negara governors also do not stay forever and thus even the…
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Property market recovery? Approved loans are up? Sustainable?
My new neighbour just moved in last month. My ex-neighbour moved out 7 months ago. My current place is under leasehold. What this meant is that my ex-neighbour managed to sell his home pretty quickly! Transactions for leasehold properties within Selangor may take up to 6 months. So, should we say the market is getting…
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Beware yeah. OPR likely to be hiked upwards. H1 2017
Federal Reserve of the U.S looks at inflation numbers as a key determinant on whether or not they will raise the interest rates. Higher inflation would show that growth is continuing due to better demand. Thus, the rates would rise continuously towards normalisation. This is also one main reason why the US$ continue to be…