Penang has had many names. The shared history of Penang Island dubbed the Pearl of The Orient, says she was established as an entrepot by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. To protect their position and trade, Light then fortified the...
When one talks about Malaysia, one has to talk about Penang. Multi-culturally cosmopolitan, delectable street food, beaches, healthcare, history and heritage – all are crème-de-la-crème stuff. However, too, most would miss that Penang is a significant exporter of...
What is a Valuer? A valuer is a professional who carries out inspections in order to help determine the current market value of the property and/or land. A valuer can be undertaken by an estate agent or by an independent professional (often a qualified...
In the old days, the development moved linearly, usually following the infrastructure in particular roads. It was more organic and slower. There are always many causative contributors that form the market forces in modern times. Population and income increments create...
The Historical Perspective Previously, we wrote about Selangor being the Industrial Powerhouse of the nation last month, and to continue the series, we are going to write on the background of this economic giant from the brief historical perspective and its...
Malaysian ports face crucial transformation To quote Chartered Valuation Surveyor Irhamy Ahmad of Irhamy Valuers International: “The year 2022 will be an important one for Malaysia’s ports. They will have to overcome current supply chain difficulties while also...