KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (KL:CHGP) has big plans this year. It aims to achieve a sales target of RM2 billion and expand into Melaka and Johor this year. In this week's cover story,  Chiau Haw Choon, the group managing director of its parent company, Chin Hin Group Bhd (KL:CHINHIN), talks about the encouraging sales of RM1.3 billion last year and his target this year. Of the RM2 billion sales target, RM1.4 billion will come from existing projects and the remaining RM600 million from new launches. In addition, he unveils the developer’s plan to venture overseas after establishing a firm foundation in the domestic market.

We also speak to Ipoh-based Kuee Architecture, the architectural firm behind the rejuvenation project of Ipoh’s Pasir Pinji market. Shyuan Kuee, the founder and principal architect of Kuee Architecture, tells us about the concept for the new green market. 

Meanwhile, take a look at Helix2, a serviced apartment development in PJS 5, Petaling Jaya, by Eupe Corp Bhd (KL:EUPE). Launched in October 2022, the development is 97.2% taken up, and is on track for completion in October.

According to The Edge Malaysia | Knight Frank Kuala Lumpur and Selangor office monitor 4Q2024, the Klang Valley office market sustained its steady momentum in the quarter, supported by robust leasing activities and the absence of new office completions.

We explore Kota Kinabalu’s Jalan Gaya, which can continue to grow as a dynamic cultural and economic hub while maintaining its unique charm by focusing on sustainability, innovation and community engagement. These efforts will ensure that Jalan Gaya remains a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists.

A story from our Singapore counterpart discusses whether it is now the time to buy in the Core Central Region (CCR) as prices converge. URA Realis caveat data shows that the median unit price gap between new non-landed private home sales in the CCR relative to the other two segments (the rest of the Central Region and the Outside Central Region) has narrowed significantly in recent years.

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