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EP 2 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 • THEEDGE FINANCIAL DAILY Celebrating a new Malaysia alaysia’s coming 61st Na- EdgeProp.my pullout tional Day promises to be will be taking a break like no other. No splurge next Friday Aug 31. on pomp and pageantry syabas The Edge Property Sdn Bhd is on the cards — . Go to www.EdgeProp.my (1091814-P) Coincidentally, August for your property news ˎ x. Level 3, Menara KLK, 2018 marks the completion of Pakatan Hara- No 1 Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara M Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, pan’s fi rst 100 days in government. Selangor, Malaysia Don’t expect debate on the so-called ‘re- port card’ of the government’s performance EdgeProp.my to go off the air soon, not when the new Managing Director/Editor-in-chief Malaysia encapsulates freedom of speech Au Foong Yee and transparency. Like any other country, Ultimately, it is all about stamping out Malaysia is a work-in-progress. corruption, the upkeep of good values, and EDITORIAL Executive Editor Sharon Kam Indeed, progress is the way forward. a sincerity to serve. Th e days ahead will de- Editor Lam Jian Wyn Th e reality is, that while it is of paramount mand for grit, determination, and hard work Deputy Chief Copy Editor importance to keep the fires burning for from the Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad-led James Chong Copy Editor Vanessa Gnanasurian change, or for the better, being unrealistic Pakatan Harapan. Senior Writers and impatient is of no help. An unwavering political will to put right Rachel Chew, Tan Ai Leng In this week’s issue, EdgeProp.my com- the wrongs, alongside the government’s Writers Natalie Khoo, Shawn Ng piles a report card on Pakatan Harapan’s constant and continued engagement with Art Director Sharon Khoh very early and short quarter towards solving all stakeholders will, most certainly, endear Au Foong Yee Design Team Malaysians’ housing woes. Malaysians to “Sayangi Malaysiaku”. EdgeProp.my Jun Kit, Rajita Sivan It is not perfect, far from it. But it is a good Have a Happy National Day, while you managing director For New Launches/Events/ start, no doubt. enjoy reading this special edition. and editor-in-chief Press Releases/News Tips email: [email protected] Tel: (03) 7721 8211 Fax: (03) 7721 8280 ADVERTISING & MARKETING trending How do I get past issues of this weekly pullout? Associate Account Director, Go to www.EdgeProp.my to download for free Advertising & Marketing now Heidee Ahmad (019) 388 1880 Senior Account Manager Ian Leong (012) 359 1668 Account Managers Joane Tan (012) 377 2885 If you have any real estate-related events, email us at [email protected]. Joyceline Chan (012) 693 5826 LAUNCHES + EVENTS Events listed here will also appear on www.EdgeProp.my. Evelyn Chan (012) 383 7484 Marketing Support & Ad Trafˎ c Property Inheritance with IJM Land will host a day of green Ayer Holdings invites all for the Madeline Tan (03) 7721 8218 Wills & Trusts Seminar email: [email protected] activities to promote the 3Rs of fi nal run with Coach Karen Siah, Date: Aug 25 (Sat) Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at before closing its Running Clinic BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Time: 2pm to 5pm its 1,879-acre green township series until 2019. Besides the run, Manager Nimalen Parimalam Account Manager Stannly Tan Venue: Yong Tai Sales Bandar Rimbayu. There’s there will be a Zumba Dancing Gallery, Oasis Damansara, something for everyone in the Fun session with Siah and cool PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Petaling Jaya, Selangor family. You can take part in a down yoga with Sue Kay. Free & CUSTOMER ADVISORY Senior Manager Elizabeth Lay Contact: (017) 871 6880 (SMS only) hands-on recycling workshop, popcorn and ice cream are Associate Omar Nawawi Yong Tai Bhd is organising a enjoy environmental exhibits available throughout the event. seminar on wills and trusts, and shop at car boot sales. For enquiries and listings email: [email protected] conducted by legal practitioner Tel: (03) 7721 8174 / 8173 Darren Liew. This event is open Blood Donation and to all and admission is free. Health Awareness day Merdeka Kids Fun Fest EdgeProp.my pullout is published by The Edge Property Sdn Bhd. It is Refreshments will be served. Date: Aug 26 (Sun) Date: Aug 26 (Sun) available with The Edge Financial Time: 11am to 4pm Time: 10am to 5pm Daily every Friday. 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There will also be free and fi nd out the congenital links Venue: Nada Alam Sales Gallery, Publisher and Group CEO to gain some knowledge from blood glucose and blood pressure between your kids’ fi ngerprints Kampung Baru Sungai Mahang, Ho Kay Tat Airbnb entrepreneur Ting Yi tests for the fi rst 100 participants. and their intrinsic qualities Mantin, Negeri Sembilan EDITORIAL Hang and smart lock specialist and talents. You can also Contact: (06) 799 7228 Editor-in-chief Azam Aris Tan Chun Sian about smarter enjoy family-friendly activities As a gesture of appreciation CORPORATE technology for Airbnb homes. such as a balloon twisting for homeowners, Seri Pajam Chief Operating Ofˎ cer The English-language session workshop, a terrarium workshop, Development is hosting a Lim Shiew Yuin ADVERTISING & MARKETING will begin at 1pm while the sand art, and many more. Houseowner Rewards Day. Chief Commercial Ofˎ cer Chinese session starts at 4pm. Guests stand a chance to get Sharon Teh (012) 313 9056 Bukit Puchong Running rewards of up to RM6,000 General Manager Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Clinic: Power Run Kingston Low (012) 278 5540 by introducing Seri Pajam Senior Sales Managers at Bandar Rimbayu Date: Aug 26 (Sun) projects to friends and family. Fong Lai Kuan (012) 386 2831 Date: Aug 26 (Sun) Time: 6:30am to 9:30am There will be a mystery gift Gregory Thu (012) 376 0614 Time: 10am to 4pm Venue: Bukit Puchong Gallery, for the fi rst 50 homeowners Creative Marketing Chris Wong (016) 687 6577 Venue: Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Jalan BP 7/15, Bandar Bukit who bring friends and family Head of Marketing Support Panglima Garang, Selangor Puchong, Puchong, Selangor along to the event. Light & Ad Trafˎ c Contact: 1800 22 8686 Contact: 1 300 88 3888 refreshments will be served. Lorraine Chan (03) 7721 8001 EP 4 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 • THEEDGE FINANCIAL DAILY FRI of unsold completed residential aff To build one million units in the country. as 1 affordable homes sy within two terms of AUUG 14 – BNM is expected to government How far has the roll out a special housing loan JU scheme tailored for the low- JUUNNE 5 – Th e Housing and Local to middle-income group with Government Ministry (KPKT) regard to fi rst-homeownership announced its proposal to re- new government by September, said the Finance develop the site of the High- Ministry. land Towers condominium in Ampang, Selangor. Tentatively, caught up on its the plan is for a mixed devel- Building more opment comprising aff ordable 8 comfortable and housing, high-end housing, re- spacious homes for tail, recreational and commer- the B40 group 1 cial components. manifesto? a t AUUG 1 – KPKT has proposed to to JUUNNE 21 – KPKT Minister Zuraida have larger living quarters for Kamaruddin said it will review the B40 group who are staying in MA the National Housing Policy People’s Housing Project (PPR) (NHP) to ensure it caters to the The Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition had marched into fl ats. Under the proposal, the current needs of the people. Th e the 14th General Election with a clearly delineated manifesto layout design for the living quar- minister also suggested forming which promises to revamp the system, wipe out corruption, ters will be increased to at least a National Aff ordable Housing 900 sq ft from the existing 650 sq Council (NAHC) that synchro- revive the economy and lower the cost of living, among others. ft to 700 sq ft. nises all public aff ordable hous- Naturally, since the dramatic victory on May 9, expectations ing schemes under one roof to AUUG 8 – KPKT will redevelop Lem- enable the ministry to come have been running high, and in response, there has been a bah Subang 1 PPR to provide up with a guideline on pricing, ː urry of announcements from the new government to show more comfortable homes for the 1 design and distribution of the residents next year. Th e ministry in schemes. its seriousness in fulˎ lling its pledges. has formed a committee headed co by Lembah Jaya state assembly- JUUNNE 27 – The Highland Tow- man Haniza Mohamed Talha MA ers Redevelopment Committee Focusing on the housing and property sector, EdgeProp.my to oversee the redevelopment. headed by KPKT secretary-gen- has listed 20 items under the PH manifesto as well as eral Datuk Mohammad Mentek held its fi rst meeting to study the a few other pertinent issues and tracked some of the Create more public redevelopment plan.