Price of property, shortage of land for development and potential strategies

Salam and dear all,

• An article in The Star (30th October 2010) discusses the continuous and upward increases in the price of property in Malaysia... land price at RM7,000.00 per square feet in Kuala Lumpur!
• Read here: Most Malaysians cannot afford the high price of property

Wassalam

Mediation as an alternative method of dispute resolution

Salam and dear all,

1. The article below (from The Star, 29th October 2010) illustrates the growing trend in using ADR to settle disputes, in this case via Mediation.
2. For those in the construction industry, the PAM Form 2006 includes a provision on Mediation but this requirement is not mandatory. Read the article here: CJ pushes mediation option

Wassalam.

The 2011 Budget in brief

Salam and dear all,

1. Here is an overview of the 2011 Budget (taken from The Star)... 5%-6% growth seen next year.
2. Go to (copy-paste) http://www2.treasury.gov.my/data/le/le11.html for the 2011 Economic Report.

Wassalam.

The construction industry in the 2011 Budget

Salam and dear all, Here is a review of the construction industry in the 2011 Budget (taken from The Star)... Construction seen expanding 4.9% Wassalam

Tighter rules for contractors of govt jobs to prevent failure

Tighter rules for contractors of govt jobs to prevent failure