Author: Charles Tan
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9 Months, Financial Crisis may happen – Arturo Bris of IMD
IMF said there’s a possibility of property bubble in Malaysia. There are truths there, especially the overpriced condos still empty after 1 year of key handover. However, everyone sits up straight when someone prominent enough tells you an exact date when the financial crisis may happen, again. For those who are overstretched by choice today,…
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Property Investment? Buy ‘Beranang’! Where is that?!
Two years ago, a close friend asked if she should buy Beranang since SP Setia has started to buy land in Beranang. That was the first time I heard of Beranang. Recently, it was reported that Eco World is planning a RM3.5 Billion project in Beranang with the purchase of a piece of 492 acre…
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2nd Casino License and ‘A right of first refusal’
A few weeks ago, Tan Sri Vincent Tan said that he would like to apply again for a casino license and that he would want to spend RM3 Billion to build it what would include a casino complex, indoor and outdoor theme parks, food and retail outlets, hotels, a convention centre and holiday homes in…
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IOI City Mall, New Tenants and Opening Nov 2014!
I love new malls. Even if I may only be going there once, it is okay. Another new mall is opening in November 2014. IOI City Mall. Ever wondered why they use the word ‘city’? This tells us that these malls serve the community nearby the mall. Typically these malls are built within an integrated…
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NEW highways, NEW developments, SURE objections
Another article was published in The Star newspaper on 2 July 2014 about the 6 new highways being built but benefiting few. It said that this is the question being asked by the residents affected by the projects. Some reasons mentioned include the fact that it cuts through some forest reserves, cuts through old housing…
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FASTrack Iskandar
Iskandar Malaysia needs to transform into a new metropolis as part of the 3 critical success factor. What I mean by a new metropolis is a place where people not only work but play as well. It needs to have a “lifestyle” element to it. FASTrack Iskandar is one of major development that is set…
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LRT in Penang, Tunnels and up to RM27 Billion Transportation System
I hated the jams when i was in Penang just one week ago. Just 1.5km in Jalan Perak took me close to 45 minutes. This is crazy! So, when I saw this piece of news, I am very happy and I think Penang is moving in the right direction is this comes true. It was…
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Luxury Condo bargains within 6-9 months, 5,000-6,000 units to enter the market
Everytime anyone asked me about buying condo, my advice has always been, if you buy for your own stay, buy one which you like, even if it slightly premium compared to another one which is further and meeting 90% of your expectations. However, if you are buying for investment, strive for rental first instead of…
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Hijau E-Komuniti, Penang’s answer to affordable homes
11,800 units of affordable properties of which the highest priced ones would only be RM400,000? Yes, that’s being built in Penang. It’s not within the island but in the mainland, near to the second bridge. Thus, it is now possible to stay at a good place, for an affordable price and commute to and fro…