Author: Charles Tan
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New Alignment for MRT Sungai Buloh – Serdang – Putrajaya line
A newly proposed alignment line option for Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 2 has been proposed. This new proposed alignment option is for a change within the section between the Tun Razak Exchange and Seri Kembangan stations. This section would now pass through Kuchai Lama, Sri Petaling, Sungai Besi and Serdang Raya and with these stations, it will…
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Stay focussed. 1MDB is not your concern.
A reader asked me a few days ago if he should proceed with his property purchase since 1MDB is such a huge issue. He asked if it would cause the collapse of the economy and bring with it the property market. Of course, if this is the case, it may be best to wait till…
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Landed in Penang? Be prepared with lots of money
When we look at the Penang’s market, we can see the real demand versus supply in real action. The reason I say so is because despite the property transactions declining, the prices of landed properties, especially within the island and especially only in that few hotspots continue to rise. Datuk Jerry Chan, the Real Estate…
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Prices will increase, after GST. True?
A colleague spoke to me when we left office the other day. He said that he had missed the pre-GST property purchase. His friend told him that after GST is implemented, the property prices will increase. Another friend spoke to me last weekend about a friend who told him that she regretted buying a secondary…
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GST, thus retail sector down? Great Sale Tomorrow.
Every report we read nowadays would tell us that Goods and Services Tax (GST) is going to affect the retail sector. Let’s skip property market for this time. It said the reason for the drop in retail sales is based on the experience of other countries which has implemented GST, the retail would be down…
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The importance of size vs affordability
Hong Kongers love bigger space. However, they are also acutely aware of the affordability factor in their home purchase. Thus, if they have a roof over their head and that small space can be turned into a wonderful home sweet home, they would buy. I am not sure if this is starting in Malaysia but…
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RM543 Billion to be paid as bonuses.
How would you feel when someone is paid a bonus which you may never earn in your lifetime? Actually if you happen to work in a plantation company and it was a good year, a 12 month bonus is not uncommon. This is true even for banks. Of course, the basic would not as high…