Author: Charles Tan
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Sigh…. always short cut, always immediate returns
Google for ‘Diploma mill’ or ‘fake degree’ and you would understand why it’s so EASY to get a qualification which actually meant nothing than a transaction between you and the vendor. As usual, it’s also easy to blame the authorities for doing enough but seriously, why don’t we blame these LAZY people instead? Yes, I…
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Le Meridien, now in Putrajaya. Experience and relax.
I was trying to book a hotel in Hong Kong yesterday and the prices were crazily high. Well, fortunately for visitors to Malaysia, they have good hotel choices and it’s more affordable too even when compared against most of our neighbours. This week, another international branded hotel has just opened its door in Malaysia. Le…
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The soon to be homeless generations? Which generation?
I have seen a few sharing earlier in Facebook about the potential of Gen-Y becoming a homeless generation. These would occasionally pop up. One time, I even saw it as headline in a ‘mainstream’ media. I have to say that I disagree with these generalisations as well as predictions without understanding what’s available in the market.…
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RM4 million digital marketing for ONE project?
Perhaps it’s just me but I think RM4 million from a developer for one (1) project and only on digital marketing is very good news for the “new mainstream media” I have been told by some “senior” marketing managers that posting only in newspaper is enough and that online is nothing more than just for branding…
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REITs ‘can’ buy vacant land and develop it. Positive.
I consider this a positive news for the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and also for the real estate industry. Okay, perhaps more for the Klang Valley property market since most REITs are focused here. Reported in many media, the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) has proposed to allow (REITs) to acquire vacant land and undertake…
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ViiA Residences, benchmark pricing and starting RM1 million
Condo market KL? Not awesome currently. However, for the luxury segment, when the super wealthy likes it, they will buy. Perhaps this is what SP Setia is targeting with their latest launch which will set new benchmark pricing per sq ft. As per reported by Theedgeproperty.com, SP Setia’s KL Eco City divisional general manager Tony…
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Melaka real estate up close on 20,21 August. Investing the BLT way
I love Melaka and I would drop by for a few days on a yearly basis. This year, I will go again at the end of the year. Just too occupied every weekend these days. A holiday getaway in a UNESCO Heritage city with lots of awesome food and lots of things to see and…