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In this day and age, when everything we need is online, some may question whether we actually need a property agent to buy a house. We will be speaking with Tan Kian Aun, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, about the relevance of property agents, their responsibilities in today's house-buying process, and how their roles have evolved over time.
Jia-Ping is the founding Chairperson of PLACEMAKING Malaysia, under the auspices of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and a member of the Board of Advisors for PlacemakingX. With her current role as co-chair at PLACEMAKING Malaysia and her position as a director of POLLIN8, a place consultancy, she actively shapes, drives, and grows the placemaking movement in Malaysia and the region. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
According to the government's National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), there was the highest property sales growth since 2019 during the first half of 2024, increasing by 23.8% year-on-year to approximately RM105.7 billion. Chan Ai Cheng, Immediate Past-President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents tells us if this positive momentum can be sustained for the rest of 2024 and what are the key trends to watch for.Image Credit: shutterstock.com
The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents, and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia's regulatory body for the real estate sector, periodically warns the public to be aware of scams ranging from unregistered estate agents to people impersonating registered agents. Tan Kian Aun, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents and a former board member of BOVAEP shares his experiences in such cases, including tips on how NOT to get duped.Image Credit: shutterstock.com
If you feel you have a good eye for designs and a talent to be able to create beautiful and functional indoor spaces by drawing on architectural training, you might want to consider a career in interior design. Ooi Boon Seong, president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers shares some insights into how to embark on that career path.Image Credit: shutterstock.com
There has been an increasing number of cases where homeowners hoping to renovate their properties end up getting scammed because they had fallen for the allure of pretty online advertisements. Teresa Kok, the MP for Seputeh, recounts some of these complaints from amongst her constituents, while Ooi Boon Seong, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers, shares some tips on how we can be more vigilant.Image Credit: House Construction Site Concept / freepik.com
The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents is 50 years' old this year and has a new president at its helm. Tan Kian Aun talks to us about MIEA's history, its achievements and the challenges its members and indeed, the real estate agency sector faces in this age of technology.Image Credit: Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents Facebook page
If you are a school leaver or just simply thinking of a change in career at whatever stage in your life, becoming a real estate agent or a real estate negotiator might be a career path worth considering, if you have the right stuff. Chan Ai Cheng, the former president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, as well as the principal at SKB Real Estate, and also consulting for Reapfield Properties, shares her tips on how to get started and how to be successful - spoiler alert: the key is hard work and lots of preparation.Image Credit: freepik.com
Malaysia's international green building benchmark, the Green Building Index, is 15 years' old this year and was the brainchild of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia. Dr Tan Loke Mun, a former president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, played an important role in introducing the GBI, and he joins us to talk about its genesis, its evolution and where it is headed next.Image Credit: shutterstock.com
It has been revealed that Putrajaya is in the final stages of drafting the country's first Urban Redevelopment Act which will govern among others, how heritage buildings are preserved. This will also open up conversations on how developers might reap excessive profits at the expense of city dwellers. Datin Noraida Saludin, president of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, helps us understand what this proposed redevelopment legislation might look like. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
On this week's Property Show, Haji Ishak Ismail, the president of the Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM), shares his insights on property management, advice for those intending to pursue a career in the industry as well as discussing legislations governing strata properties.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
Propelled by the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link or RTS Link, Johor Bahru has emerged as an alluring prospect for property investment among Singaporeans. But what do we know about the area? What developments are there? What should Singaporeans take note of when buying a property in JB? We find out more with a Malaysia real estate expert - Chia Zi Jin, Principal, CRA Valuers & Realty Consultant & Southern Representative, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agent (MIEA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The recent property scam case involving the prominent Puthucheary family in Johor is a cautionary tale to remain vigilant against fraudsters, including those with legitimate real estate credentials. We speak to Tan Kian Aun, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) on how prospective property buyers or sellers can safeguard against unscrupulous actors. More information available at lppeh.gov.my and miea.com.my.
Topic thoughts? Guest ideas? Comments? Just text us. (pls include reply details if needed) Decarbonisation efforts start with the commitment by a government. Once the broad policy is set, the real hard work of regulation begins. To understand and advance sustainable finance it is absolutely imperative to understand this work. In this episode our guest is Eugene Wong who shares his unique insights on the Southeast Asian experience. Eugene is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia. The Institute is a neutral, convening platform to bring together different stakeholders to advance the sustainability agenda in ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asia Nations). The actors include policy makers, regulators, industry, academia, and others, and are all focused on Southeast Asia's financial sector as a catalyst for ASEAN's sustainable agenda. Today, for example, the Institute is a host to the ASEAN Taxonomy Board collaborating with all of the capital markets regulators in Southeast Asia. References: ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance version 1 (Nov 2021); ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance version 2 (June 2023); ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (Oct 2023); ABOUT EUGENE: Eugene Wong is the Chief Executive Officer of SFIA, an independent institute established to catalyse ideas on Sustainable Finance at the policy level in ASEAN, as well as propel action in support of those policy ideas. SFIA is currently the Host of the ASEAN Taxonomy Board and convenor of the ASEAN Capital Market Regulators' Industry Advisory Panel on Sustainable Finance. Eugene was previously the Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Investments of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). He also served as a member of the Audit Oversight Board in Malaysia and was an Adviser to the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board. He oversaw the SC's ASEAN related initiatives and was a Chair of the Deputies of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) and the Co-Chair of its Sustainable Finance Working Group. The ASEAN Green Bond Standards, ASEAN Social Bond Standards and ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards were issued during his tenure as Chair of the Deputies of the ACMF. In addition, he was a Co-Chair of the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Market Development. Eugene represents SFIA as an observer to the International Capital Market Association's Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Sustainability Bond Guidelines and Sustainability-linked Loans Guidelines Group. Eugene is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Fellow of CPA Australia and a Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30- Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | FEEDBACK: theasiaclimatecapitalpodcast@gmail.com.
Putrajaya has renegotiated with selected concessionaires aiming to avoid toll hikes for 19 highways, as part of the government's election pledge. This means the concession period may be extended for at least 30 years longer. Shahrim Tamrin, Senior Journalist with the Vibes, and a former board of directors member at the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), joins us to analyse this issue.Image credit: Bernama
80% of Malaysians don't have valid wills and there's more than RM90 billion worth of unclaimed assets nationwide. That's what the President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners (MIEP) said 9 months ago.Wills and estate planning are some of the least appealing areas of personal finance, but they are essential in ensuring that your money and assets are distributed in a way that you feel best protects your loved ones and dependants. Sure part of the issue lies in the taboo around talking about death, but another part is the potential expense of the process and the inaccessibility of writing solutions or services. CreateWills is trying to address this by digitalising the process, but can a digital product truly replace a lawyer or estate planning professional's expertise in this nuanced and sensitive space? We speak to Raymond Gabriel, Founder and CEO, CreateWills to find out.We also get into CreateWills business prospects, trajectory, and future plans.
The government is currently in the process of drafting an amendment to the Accountants Act 1967, with the aim of empowering the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) to take action against fraudulent accountants and illegal accounting practices. How can amendment be made to existing law has not accounted for certain industry changes, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards?
The government is currently in the process of drafting an amendment to the Accountants Act 1967, with the aim of empowering the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) to take action against fraudulent accountants and illegal accounting practices. How can amendment be made to existing law has not accounted for certain industry changes, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards?
On May 25, the Penang Island City Council Mayor announced a ban on short term rentals immediately affecting popular platforms such as AirBnB and booking.com. We talk to Chan Ai Cheng, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents to seek her views on the impact to tourism, and who are the losers and winners of these new rules.Image by: Shutterstock
There are at least 20 cases of building fires in Malaysia daily, some which can be prevented. Architect Chong Lee Siong, a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects and the Institute of Fire Engineers UK, Malaysia Branch tells us what the regulations are with regards to fire safety and what we can do to make our homes, commercial spaces and even large venues safer.Image credit: Shutterstock
Back in late January of this year, Malaysia witnessed a major win for environmental law in Malaysia, when the Federal Court - in a landmark decision - quashed a hillside development that was issued by the local authority in Penang. Many have noted that this ruling might have impacts on other public interest litigation cases in the country. On a two-part special, we discuss this apex judgement, and what significance it holds in Malaysia with Peter Leong, a researcher and environmental activist, and former secretary of Friends of Bukit Kiara, and also Datuk P. Gunasilan, a veteran town planner and a Fellow with the Malaysian Institute of Planners.Listen to Part 1 here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back in late January of this year, Malaysia witnessed a major win for environmental law in the country, when the Federal Court - in a landmark decision - quashed a hillside development that was issued by the local authority in Penang. Many have noted that this ruling might have impacts on other public interest litigation cases in the country, including the ongoing Taman Rimba Kiara case. On a two-part special, we discuss this apex judgement, and what significance it holds in Malaysia with Peter Leong, a researcher and environmental activist, and former secretary of Friends of Bukit Kiara, and also Datuk P. Gunasilan, a veteran town planner and Fellow with the Malaysian Institute of Planners.Listen to Part 2 here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ask Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on bracing the economic storm.
We ask Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on bracing the economic storm.
The Batang Kali landslide is a timely but a tragic reminder for Malaysia to relook its guidelines and laws with all things related to development. We speak to Assoc. Prof. Architect Sarly Adre Sarkum, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects as to what the gaps are and how the realities of climate change can be incorporated.Image credit: Shutterstock
The Batang Kali landslide is a timely but a tragic reminder for Malaysia to relook its guidelines and laws with all things related to development. We speak to Assoc. Prof. Architect Sarly Adre Sarkum, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects as to what the gaps are and how the realities of climate change can be incorporated.Image credit: Shutterstock
Estate planning is a vital but often forgotten element in a Muslim's financial plan. We usually spend the most of our time building and protecting our assets but usually forget the last part which is legacy planning. According to the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners, 80% of Malaysians do not possess valid wills, with many having no idea what happens if their wishes aren't followed after death. Ahmad Shareza, Head of Islamic Wealth Management and Business Development from Maybank Islamic talks about the importance of Islamic estate planning, what are some of the issues that could crop up, and how Maybank Islamic Wealth Management can assist you.
Vaclav has been with T-Systems for over 8 years. T-Systems has around 28,000 employees worldwide and is one of the leading providers of digital services. It is a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary is headquartered in Germany.Vaclav holds a Masters in Psychology, is HR Enthusiast and Innovator; a Keynote Speaker; Author, and a SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalOver the last 2 decades Vaclav has held positions at Skoda, Interoute, and served as a university lecturer Teaching "Personnel Management" and "Creativity & Teamwork" and weeks away from being appointed as an adjunct professor at a university in Malaysia.In 2019, he was named included on the "101 Global HR Heroes" and received the HR Leader award from Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management. In 2020, he was named one of the most influential HR leaders in Malaysia.Ross and Vaclav talk about publishing his book, digital transformation, HR, big transformations, working with start-ups, research, self control, road blocks, development, fast moving technology, roadmaps, flexibility, learning out loud. The pair also discuss traditional thinking, environments changing, pioneering, decline, Kodak, inability to change, life cycles, reskilling, rewarding careers, profound changes, adaptability, contributing, trying new things, emotional intelligence, grit, Jeff Bezos - It's always day 1 and seeing people as people.Timecodes:00:22 Intro to Vaclav02:06 Recent winning achievements and gratitude05:01 Curating Vaclav's books content12:10 The eco system of digital transformation14:17 Innovation at speed 15:30 Challenges operating fast and agile19:27 Innovation thriving and not being killed in HR transformation25:13 Navigating disruptions impact on humans34:14 The ability to let go37:06 The last time Vaclav did something for the first time39:16 Tips other HR leaders can be thinking about to help themConnect with Vaclav:LinkedInBookConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation
We ask Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on economy agenda during campaign trails for the 15th General Election (GE15).
We ask Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on economy agenda during campaign trails for the 15th General Election (GE15).
We ask Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on 15th General Election (GE15) and focus on economic challenges.
We ask Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on 15th General Election (GE15) and focus on economic challenges.
In today's episode of the Property Show, Philip See speaks to Chan Ai Cheng, President of Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, about how Budget 2023 and also the upcoming GE15 will impact the property market.Image credit: Shutterstock
In today's episode of the Property Show, Philip See speaks to Chan Ai Cheng, President of Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, about how Budget 2023 and also the upcoming GE15 will impact the property market.Image credit: Shutterstock
We speak to Dr Shankaran Nambiar, the Senior Research Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on ringgit drops to lowest level since Asian financial crisis.
We speak to Dr Shankaran Nambiar, the Senior Research Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) on ringgit drops to lowest level since Asian financial crisis.
According to the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners, only 20% of Malaysians have written a will. We speak to a lawyer about why so few of us have a will, what goes into estate planning, and some of the factors that are often overlooked in will writing.Image Source: mapo_japan, shutterstock
KL City Hall now has a new rule from this year that house owners have 1 year to complete their house renovations starting from the date of approval. If renovations are not completed within a year, permission must be reapplied and a reason must be given to convince the One-Stop Centre committee. David Teoh, Council Member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, talks about some lack of clarity in these new regulations as well as how this will impact homeowners planning to renovate their homes.
KL City Hall now has a new rule from this year that house owners have 1 year to complete their house renovations starting from the date of approval. If renovations are not completed within a year, permission must be reapplied and a reason must be given to convince the One-Stop Centre committee. David Teoh, Council Member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, talks about some lack of clarity in these new regulations as well as how this will impact homeowners planning to renovate their homes.
To get a temperature check on the property market and even what to buy, Chan Ai Cheng, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents helps us give a perspective on how the demand supply dynamics are evolving for the property market
With the government forming a Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation, Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Head of Research, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research outlines what is necessary to tackle inflation in the immediate and longer term
With inflation upon Malaysia and wallets still tight, the govt is spending on aid packages and other election-friendly goodies, all of which come at a cost -- explaining a growing drumbeat advocating a return of GST.Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, the Immediate Past President of Malaysian Institute of Accountants & YB Ong Kian Ming, Former MITI Deputy Minister, discuss the pros, cons, permutations and possibilities, while also offering insights into Budget 2023 and the coming Fiscal Responsibility Act.Image credit: Shutterstock
With inflation upon Malaysia and wallets still tight, the govt is spending on aid packages and other election-friendly goodies, all of which come at a cost -- explaining a growing drumbeat advocating a return of GST.Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, the Immediate Past President of Malaysian Institute of Accountants & YB Ong Kian Ming, Former MITI Deputy Minister, discuss the pros, cons, permutations and possibilities, while also offering insights into Budget 2023 and the coming Fiscal Responsibility Act.Image credit: Shutterstock
Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Chairman of Tricor Malaysia and the Immediate Past President of Malaysian Institute of Accountants explains what is the purpose of the Fiscal Reform Bill. We also dive into the necessity of reforming the taxation system and is this the right time.
Short-term lets of the AirBnB variety have been excellent at mopping up excess supply but have been met with concerns over security and possible impacts on property prices. Chan Ai Cheng, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, analyses the issues. Image credit: Unsplash.com
RD & Prem had a chat with Emellia Shariff, CEO, the Malaysian Institute for Debate & Public Speaking (MIDP) on how her love for debate started and more.
After the recent heavy rain, landslides are happening across the country. Datuk Ezumi Harzani Ismail, President of The Malaysian Institute of Architects tells us what the building safety codes are and what the rules are with regards to maintenance. He also tells us what we as individual homeowners can do to avoid landslides. Image credit: The Star
After the recent heavy rain, landslides are happening across the country. Datuk Ezumi Harzani Ismail, President of The Malaysian Institute of Architects tells us what the building safety codes are and what the rules are with regards to maintenance. He also tells us what we as individual homeowners can do to avoid landslides. Image credit: The Star
Datin Noraida Saludin from the Malaysian Institute of Planners shares her perspective on the severe flooding that happened more than a week ago has taken away lives, livelihoods and homes. Image credit: Shutterstock.com
Datin Noraida Saludin from the Malaysian Institute of Planners shares her perspective on the severe flooding that happened more than a week ago has taken away lives, livelihoods and homes. Image credit: Shutterstock.com
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the country's goal of reaching net zero as early as 2050. Plans include ending new coal-fired power plants, increasing renewable energy capacity and adopting carbon tax. What are the challenges with implementation? What does it mean for Malaysia’s economy, and role of sectors such as fossil fuels and palm oil? Jaime Ho speaks to Hezri Adnan, Executive Director of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak to Chan Ai Cheng, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents on the 12th Malaysia Plan and her hopes for Budget 2022. Image credit: Shutterstock.com
Pameran Maya City Expo Malaysia 2021 akan berlangsung pada 8 November ke 8 Disember ini. Antara isu yang akan dibincangkan termasuk kadar urbanisasi Malaysia yang merupakan antara yang tertinggi di Asia pada 77.2% dan dijangka mencecah 88.0% pada 2050. Editor Astro AWANI, Rizal Zulkapli membincangkan bersama Presiden, Malaysian Institute of Planners, Datin Noraida Saludin dan Pengarah, City Expo Malaysia 2021, Imran Clyde tentang cabaran berdepan bandar di serata dunia dan impak peningkatan kadar urbanisasi kepada alam sekitar dan sosial.
Pameran Maya City Expo Malaysia 2021 akan berlangsung pada 8 November ke 8 Disember ini. Antara isu yang akan dibincangkan termasuk kadar urbanisasi Malaysia yang merupakan antara yang tertinggi di Asia pada 77.2% dan dijangka mencecah 88.0% pada 2050. Editor Astro AWANI, Rizal Zulkapli membincangkan bersama Presiden, Malaysian Institute of Planners, Datin Noraida Saludin dan Pengarah, City Expo Malaysia 2021, Imran Clyde tentang cabaran berdepan bandar di serata dunia dan impak peningkatan kadar urbanisasi kepada alam sekitar dan sosial.
The upcoming 12th Malaysia Plan is in sharp focus following previous iterations that while well-formed in structure and planning, has missed the target on a broad range of issues due to poor implementation. Dr. Shankaran Nambiar, Head of Research, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER), discusses. Image credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com
Talk of a windfall tax has resurfaced in Malaysia but is it a good idea for the economy and is it actually regressive? Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant tells us. Image credit: Shutterstock.com
In conjunction with our country’s independence, Datin Mazrina, Vice President of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and Imran Clyde, Director of City Expo Malaysia help us understand the challenges and opportunities the pandemic presents in designing the cities of the future. Image credit: Shutterstock.com
Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants & the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants joins @therealashagill & @iamjasondesmond on #TheLITEBreakfast to talk about Malaysia's economy during the pandemic.
Summary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Jia-Ping Lee, an urban rejuvenator and place consultant based in Malaysia, about her inspirational journey as a placemaker who has been advocating and creating better places to live, work and play. They discuss the importance of deep listening, care, and hope as values that inform placemaking and placekeeping. Thereafter, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Adrian Ellis to discuss key takeaways. They further reflect on the significance of hope as well as factors affecting inclusive placemaking today, particularly the long tail of Covid-19. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPTReferences: Think City Arts on the Move by Think City and Rapid KL A dose of music with your Covid-19 shot Kebun-Kebun Bangsar, a green garden/farm designed, built, managed, funded and maintained by community efforts and volunteers The City at Eye Level Asia - An Open-Source Publication Bio: Jia-Ping Lee is the founder of Malaysian urban and culture change startup Tempatico, which looks into the regeneration of urban, corporate and cultural places. She was previously with Think City, where she led the rejuvenation of the heritage core of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and built partnerships with local, state and federal government as well as international organisations to push forward the Heritage and Placemaking agenda in Malaysia and the wider region. As Chairperson of Placemaking Malaysia (launched in 2021 under the auspices of Malaysian Institute of Planners), Jia-Ping is leading a team of placemakers to advocate and create better places to live, work and play. In 2020, she was elected to the board of PlacemakingX, a global placemaking network based in New York City.
The Serba Dinamik - KPMG case has shined a spotlight on the role of auditors and clients. Ibrahim shares some updates from Serba Dinamik, KPMG PLT, Securities Commission (SC), Bursa Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants MICPA.
The audit debacle between engineering firm Serba Dinamik and external auditor KPMG has turned the spotlight once again onto Malaysia's corporate governance standards. Particularly, this has raised questions over the role of independent directors in cases like these, and whether that role is changing as minority shareholders make their voices heard more than ever. We speak to David Berry, Deputy President at the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance to find out more.
How has Covid-19 changed the way we view cities and what kind of issues has it brought to light? How do we tackle the issue of affordability from a planning angle and how will cities in Malaysia evolve? All this and more with Datin Noraida Saludin, President, Malaysian Institute of Planners on the Property Show. Image credit: Shutterstock
Roshni Jayantilal, CEO of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG) speaks to us on the Breakfast Grille about the challenges in maintaining good governance standards during a pandemic, and their efforts to encourage SMEs to hop on the governance bandwagon.
As concerns continue to rise over the state of our buildings and their ability to withstand climate change, Sim Wie Boon speaks to Lillian Tay of Veritas Design Group and the immediate past-president of Malaysian Institute of Architects to get her take on the issue. She explains how most buildings here are structurally sound and should be able to withstand rising temperatures and strong wind conditions but the real threat is unplanned development and the need to more green about building our cities. Image Credit: Mohammad Faisal - Shutterstock
Teaser on an upcoming interview on "Architects are Artists" by a well-known artist,NOOR MAHNUN MOHAMED who studied at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Braunschweig, Germany and graduated with a Masters in Fine Art (1996). In 2000 she was the Malaysian artist-in-residence at Rimbun Dahan, Kuang, Selangor. She was awarded the Italian Government Scholarship in 2003 to study printmaking at the International School of Print and Graphic Il Bisonte, Florence, Italy. In 2005 she was recipient of the Australian High Commission Kuala Lumpur Visual Arts Residency at Gunnery Studio, Sydney, Australia. She was curator at Valentine Willie Fine Art (2003-2005) and Arts Manager of the Rimbun Dahan Art Residency programme (2006-2012) in Kuang, Selangor. She has taught Art Criticism and Professional Studies at the Malaysian Institute of Art, and Visual Communication and Design courses at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She was granted the Asian Public Intellectual Fellowship (2012-2013), a programme funded by the Nippon Foundation Grant, which she spent in Japan to research printmaking. As a painter she has had several solo and group exhibitions, locally and abroad. She is now delving into botanical illustrations of indigenous plants in relating to the traditional arts and culture of her home state Kelantan, Malaysia and currently is a beneficiary of CENDANA Visual Arts Funding programme ‘Inspire' with a project titled ‘Botanical Illustrations: Malay Poisons and Charm Cures (J.D. Gimlette)'. This project will be launched at Rumah Lukis in June 2021 with an exhibition titled ‘Racun & Penawar'.© 2021 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd YaacobPhoto (art work) by Noor Mahnun, 'Nocturne' 2021. Watercolour on paper, 20 x 20 cm
Urban planning has always been a buzzword among city planners and policymakers as they look to develop Malaysia’s urban cities to greater heights. But the conversations around how cities should be planned have evolved in light of COVID-19, as urban planners consider new living needs like social and travel restrictions, as well as accessibility. To delve into how those conversations have changed, as well as what bold ideas are needed to improve our cities for all Malaysians, we speak with Jowin Foo, Representative for Just For (X) Architecture, Raja Dato’ Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad, Former Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, and Dr. Tan Loke Mun, Founding Director of ArchiCentre and Past-President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). Image source: Shutterstock
Urban planning has always been a buzzword among city planners and policymakers as they look to develop Malaysia’s urban cities to greater heights. But the conversations around how cities should be planned have evolved in light of COVID-19, as urban planners consider new living needs like social and travel restrictions, as well as accessibility. To delve into how those conversations have changed, as well as what bold ideas are needed to improve our cities for all Malaysians, we speak with Jowin Foo, Representative for Just For (X) Architecture, Raja Dato’ Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad, Former Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, and Dr. Tan Loke Mun, Founding Director of ArchiCentre and Past-President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). Image source: Shutterstock
Wirecard, 1MDB, Luckin Coffee - what were the lapses that lead to financial scandals like these? The Morning Run speaks to Dr Veerinderjeet Singh, President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, about this and the role auditing and accounting firms play. Image Credit: Faiz Zaki / Shutterstock.com
As Covid-19 forced more and more people to stay indoors, a growing number of people are beginning to view their homes in a new light. On The Property Show today, we speak to two architects who are members of the Malaysian Institute of Architects about incorporating natural elements into your homes and what kind of impact it may bring, as well as the design philosophy that define their styles. Image Credits: Wooi Lok Kuang and Choo Gim Wah
As Covid-19 forced more and more people to stay indoors, a growing number of people are beginning to view their homes in a new light. On The Property Show today, we speak to two architects who are members of the Malaysian Institute of Architects about incorporating natural elements into your homes and what kind of impact it may bring, as well as the design philosophy that define their styles. Image Credits: Wooi Lok Kuang and Choo Gim Wah
The new head of the Malaysian Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) is a long-time Asia Foundation hand in Malaysia. As he prepares for his new post, Country Representative Herizal Hazri shares his thoughts on a decade and a half of development.
Today the Perikatan Nasional government presented Budget 2021, the much-anticipated plan for dealing with the on-going Covid-19 public health crisis and a global recession that has all but obliterated large sectors of the economy. Has it lived up to expectation? Melisa Idris, Sharaad Kuttan and Ibrahim Sani speaks to to Tai Lai Kok, Head of Tax, KPMG and Veerinderjeet Singh, President, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
This week, we looked inward and decided to pull the curtains behind Seek to Speak’s origins by interviewing its founder, Ain Aissa, a former wallflower and introvert! Listen to her speaking journey to find out what it took for her to grow and develop her own voice. She also discusses Seek to Speak’s inception as well as her future plans for the platform. Be sure to stay until the end to discover why this episode was made and who the guest host is! A Cambridge law graduate with corporate litigation experience, Ain Aissa understands the value of advocacy and the importance of being able to express yourself in a meaningful and effective way. With multiple national public speaking and debate championships under her belt, she is ever eager to educate others on how to speak up. She is a trainer with the Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking and started Seek to Speak in the hopes of making public speaking resources more accessible to al!l
In these difficult times, many are looking for an opportunity to make money. Some are selling their houses because they need the money, others are looking for a good deal. But this could also be a signal for illegal brokers and unlicensed real estate agents to take advantage of the unsuspecting public to scam them out of their money. So what are these scams? What should you look out for? Sim Wie Boon will be speaking to Chan Ai Cheng, the president elect of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents for more insights.
Some cities pivoted well in the face of the pandemic because of their prevailing design. What would we need to have to rethink, perhaps in a more radical fashion, in order to make our cities and lives more resilient? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Lillian Tay, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects and Nurul Azreen Azlan, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Urban Design at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Today on the show we’re going to be looking at how our public spaces and built environment will need to be rethought, reorganised, and redesigned in the era of pandemics. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Lillian Tay, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects and Nurul Azreen Azlan, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Urban Design at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Episode 3 of Seek to Speak's podcast is joined by the amazing entrepreneur, educator, and advocate, Emellia Shariff! Emellia is the CEO of the Malaysian Institute for Debate & Public Speaking, Managing Partner of Speak-Up Malaysia, as well as the founder of G-Blog. In this episode, we discussed a whole host of diverse issues from virtual learning to accessibility of critical thinking skills as well as online & offline harassment. In particular, she gave helpful tips about how best to teach and learn soft skills online, how communication skills should be taught nationwide and what we can do to combat harassment.
In Episode 04, R+Sessions interviews Clarissa Lim about her research embarking on finding creative collectives in Malaysia. Clarissa Lim is a researcher attached to University of Malaya while concurrently teaching at the Malaysian Institute of Art located in Kuala Lumpur. Clarissa along with her research team mates, Ali Alasri and Husna Khaidil, have been conducting extensive studies into the various Creative Hubs in the context of Malaysia. Join us as we chat with Clarissa to uncover more on these type of creative organisations and how they work.
Less than two of every ten Malaysians are taxpayers, while Covid-19 has savaged corporate taxes. With a tax-collection shortfall that's been exacerbated by record-low oil prices in an energy-exporting nation, the government has a looming policy and fiscal time bomb on its hands. Veerinderjeet Singh, Chairman, Tricor Malaysia and President, Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, explores these and other related issues.
Lockdowns have been horrendous for business and none more so than for commercial real estate. But how bad is bad? And are there rainbows on the horizon? Lim Boon Ping, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, discusses.
Lockdowns have been horrendous for business and none more so than for commercial real estate. But how bad is bad? And are there rainbows on the horizon? Lim Boon Ping, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, discusses.
Lockdowns have been horrendous for business and none more so than for commercial real estate. But how bad is bad? And are there rainbows on the horizon? Lim Boon Ping, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, discusses.
There are many precautionary steps that we need to collectively take, as the country acclimatizes to the new normal. One of the steps suggested by Malaysian Institute of Planners is to develop a geofencing application that can help warn users as they enter a COVID-19 “red zone”. How will this work, and will it empower users to be more proactive in taking care of their own safety?
There are many precautionary steps that we need to collectively take, as the country acclimatizes to the new normal. One of the steps suggested by Malaysian Institute of Planners is to develop a geofencing application that can help warn users as they enter a COVID-19 “red zone”. How will this work, and will it empower users to be more proactive in taking care of their own safety?
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to take grip on the economy, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has forecasted that 2.4 million Malaysians may lose their jobs. This means we could see unemployment spike to as much as 15%. We speak to Dr. Niaz Asadullah about which groups are more vulnerable to the effects of unemployment than others, as well as what measures the government needs to take in order to cushion this blow.
Dr Shankaran Nambiar, Senior Research Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research gives us his views on what post MCO exit strategies the government should consider if and when the MCO is lifted. He also weighs in the practicalities of social distancing in essential services and how can it be enforced in certain sectors.
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted working life for most of us with most people now forced to work from home, with the MCO estimated to affect 2.4 million jobs, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER). With the reality that work-from-home arrangements are likely to persist for many even after the movement control order is lifted, what does this mean for us? How much work can really be done from home and what happens to those who are not able to do so?
It's important to use the road responsibly.Chairman of Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), Datuk Suret Singh joined Sham to talk about road safety and what MIROS is working on to improve children's safety on the road.
Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, MD of I First International speaks to the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) is a nonprofit. Aresandiran, CEO, shares how he and his team over 10 years have built the organisation from where it was. The key to its success focussing on the operations.
In conjunction with World Cities Day, we look into how cities are planned and the core areas that are prioritised to make cities liveable and sustainable not only for communities, but also for the environment. President of Malaysian Institute of Planners, Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar joins us to share his thoughts on the subject.
In conjunction with World Cities Day, we look into how cities are planned and the core areas that are prioritised to make cities liveable and sustainable not only for communities, but also for the environment. President of Malaysian Institute of Planners, Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar joins us to share his thoughts on the subject.
Welcome to HR Essentials, a show designed to explore the human resource space with thought leaders from the industry. In episode four, Laura Yee talks to Aresandiran J.; Executive President of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM), about the application of employment law in managing HR effectively. Virtual Assessment Centre: http://bit.ly/personalitycheck Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Property technology companies are rapidly changing the way we sell or rent properties. On the Property Show this week, Keith Kam talks to Speedhome and the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents on the issues at play.
Property technology companies are rapidly changing the way we sell or rent properties. On the Property Show this week, Keith Kam talks to Speedhome and the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents on the issues at play.
There was a lot of dismay, to put it mildly, that the Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP) 2020 was gazetted last year on Oct 30th, without first getting the feedback of various stakeholders. The gazetted plan was neither the 2008 draft local plan nor the 2013 revised plan, but the gazetted local plan was a “2015” version. What does all of this mean? Joining us to explain all are Datuk P. Gunasilan, a veteran town planner and a Fellow with the Malaysian Institute of Planners, and Derek Fernandez, a City Councillor of Petaling Jaya and a lawyer whose expertise is in planning and development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There was a lot of dismay, to put it mildly, that the Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP) 2020 was gazetted last year on Oct 30th, without first getting the feedback of various stakeholders. The gazetted plan was neither the 2008 draft local plan nor the 2013 revised plan, but the gazetted local plan was a “2015” version. What does all of this mean? Joining us to explain all are Datuk P. Gunasilan, a veteran town planner and a Fellow with the Malaysian Institute of Planners, and Derek Fernandez, a City Councillor of Petaling Jaya and a lawyer whose expertise is in planning and development.
There was a lot of dismay, to put it mildly, that the Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP) 2020 was gazetted last year on Oct 30th, without first getting the feedback of various stakeholders. The gazetted plan was neither the 2008 draft local plan nor the 2013 revised plan, but the gazetted local plan was a “2015” version. What does all of this mean? Joining us to explain all are Datuk P. Gunasilan, a veteran town planner and a Fellow with the Malaysian Institute of Planners, and Derek Fernandez, a City Councillor of Petaling Jaya and a lawyer whose expertise is in planning and development.
Linking the People's Republic of China with Asia, Africa, and Europe by land and sea can be a win-win for China and its partner countries, if the trillions of dollars China plans to invest in infrastructure will benefit its partners, too. Jean François Gautrin of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research explains. Read the transcript https://bit.ly/2zk7ZjR Read the report https://www.asiapathways-adbi.org/2018/03/one-belt-one-road-and-the-risks-behind-the-win-win-situation/ About the author Jean François Gautrin is an associate research fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research. Know more about ADBI's work https://bit.ly/2Bn3w1r https://bit.ly/2A4Juqo
Host: Ray Dr Wong is an economics graduate from the University of Malaya with a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield Graduate School of Management. earned his Doctor of Business Administration from the University of South Australia in 2007. Professionally he was a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Currently he is a Chartered Accountant member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. He has more than 32 years of experience in management consultancy, merchant banking, commercial banking and stock broking. In January 1999, he retired as the Executive Director of TA Enterprise Berhad and he remained active in the business world and had served as an independent non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit committee of two companies listed on Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad. Currently he is an independent non-executive Director and member of the Audit committee of two other listed companies. ------------------------------------------------ SONG: Anson Ong - "Let this be the day" The story behind the song: Anson: " I wrote that in 2008 after the general election and Ezekiel's testimony struck me quite immediately because Malaysia in my view has always been dry bones just as what Ezekiel saw and the only way to see healing is for every soul to turn back to the Lord and this is was the song was conceived. "