Dream Weavers

Rents in Kampung Kerinchi to hold steady

There was a time when Kampung Kerinchi was perceived by many as a squatter area. In the 1990s, as development extended into the area, the homes of some squatters were demolished to make way for the development of low-cost flats and medium-cost apartments, to be undertaken by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). According to Savills […]

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WITH the likes of CU outlets (brought in by MyNews) sprouting across Malaysia and GS 25 (in partnership with KK Mart) coming in soon, the South Korean convenience store space in Malaysia is only getting more heated. But with more competition, it will be easier to change customer behaviours, which ultimately will increase the pie […]

Acclime completes the doubling of its presence in Malaysia with the integration of HMC Corporate Services

HONG KONG, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Acclime, the premier corporate services provider in Asia, is delighted to announce today that HMC Corporate Services in Malaysia has completed its integration with the Acclime group of companies. HMC Corporate Services is now fully rebranded as Acclime. This move brings the headcount of Acclime in Malaysia to 80, doubling the size of […]

How KL Gateway Mall hopes to succeed in a crowded market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — A glut in shopping malls around the Klang Valley and a sluggish retail property market are among the many challenges retail mall operators face as they struggle to maintain existing occupancy rates. While more established malls like MidValley, KLCC, Pavillion and Sunway Pyramid are doing relatively well, others are clearly […]

Cover Story: Looking beyond the name

Kampung Kerinchi has become one of the Klang Valley’s most sought-after addresses, with swanky Grade A office towers, hotels, high-rise residences, plenty of retail and F&B options. It also has several recently completed, ongoing and upcoming developments. Almost a decade ago, City & Country wrote in its July 6, 2009, issue, “If the name [Bangsar […]

Co-living, a growing trend in accommodation

There are often two noticeable elements when it comes to co-living — the cost savings through the sharing of facilities and amenities, while still having one’s privacy and personal space, and the sense of community among the residents of the space. According to Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd director of research Sulaiman Saheh, co-living […]

27-3-2020

27-3-2020 I would like to focus on the outlook for the next 3 years of our economy. This would be my guidance for the next 3 years. By no means, this is not fixed and economy situation is fluid. I hope to find the law of gravity that governs our investment as we look forward. […]