Generally retail malls have been a prime beneficiary of a pandemic recovery and also a slew of incentives and cash handouts for the B40 and M40 groups. However, footfall is still below pre-Covid levels while there is also a surge of incoming supply. Why are malls still being constructed when there is still a growing threat from e-commerce over the longer term and existing malls even in matured areas are not doing well?

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Generally retail malls have been a prime beneficiary of a pandemic recovery and also a slew of incentives and cash handouts for the B40 and M40 groups. However, footfall is still below pre-Covid levels while there is also a surge of incoming supply. Why are malls still being constructed when there is still a growing threat from e-commerce over the longer term and existing malls even in matured areas are not doing well?

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According to the KPMG Global Proptech Survey, only 25% of real estate organisations have a well-established data strategy. With an ever changing world, this is deemed more vital now to be able to understand consumer preferences, the right land to acquire and also for governments to have the right housing policy. But why aren't Malaysian companies or even the government embracing this change?

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According to the KPMG Global Proptech Survey, only 25% of real estate organisations have a well-established data strategy. With an ever changing world, this is deemed more vital now to be able to understand consumer preferences, the right land to acquire and also for governments to have the right housing policy. But why aren't Malaysian companies or even the government embracing this change?

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The Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia has a new president. Datuk NK Tong took over the reigns of REHDA in July 2021 during a period which saw Malaysia take her first tentative steps into a post-Covid world. He talks to us about navigating new realities that also brought with it a new government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and a recently unveiled Budget 2023.

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The Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia has a new president. Datuk NK Tong took over the reigns of REHDA in July 2021 during a period which saw Malaysia take her first tentative steps into a post-Covid world. He talks to us about navigating new realities that also brought with it a new government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and a recently unveiled Budget 2023.

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On the Budget 2023 surface, there appeared to be nothing too significant for property buyers and companies. This may be disappointing as property ownership has become more challenging. Additionally Rehda has also warned of increasing property prices. How are industry players reacting to the incentives for Budget 2023? We discuss this with Loong Kok Wen, Regional Head of Property at RHB Investment Bank.

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On the Budget 2023 surface, there appeared to be nothing too significant for property buyers and companies. This may be disappointing as property ownership has become more challenging. Additionally Rehda has also warned of increasing property prices. How are industry players reacting to the incentives for Budget 2023? We discuss this with Loong Kok Wen, Regional Head of Property at RHB Investment Bank.

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Property ownership in Malaysia has been a perennial issue especially with stagnating wages, higher interest rates and inflationary pressures. Some may even fantasise on owning multiple properties with a steady stream of rental income but concerns on securing the right property always arises. We discuss this with Faizul Ridzuan, the founder and CEO of Far Capital.

Property ownership in Malaysia has been a perennial issue especially with stagnating wages, higher interest rates and inflationary pressures. Some may even fantasise on owning multiple properties with a steady stream of rental income but concerns on securing the right property always arises. We discuss this with Faizul Ridzuan, the founder and CEO of Far Capital.

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