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In a somewhat unexpected development, Starhill REIT is proposing to sell its Starhill Gallery and Lot 10 properties to Starhill Global REIT (which is listed on SGX).

YTL is looking to position Starhill REIT as a pure Hospitality play, while Starhill Global REIT will be a Retail play.

Starhill Global REIT is ………
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Horizon.my speaks with AL-’AQAR KPJ REIT, the world’s first Islamic REIT. With us are Yusaini bin Sidek (CEO) and Shareen Zurina (Strategic Planning & Investor Relations Executive).

The Board of Directors of Alaqar KPJ REIT

1. Can you share with us a bit about Johor Corporation, Al-Aqar KPJ Reit (“Alaqar”) and KPJ ………
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As investors, we usually try to get a feel for the future earnings of the company we invest in.

If we can’t predict future earnings, we can at least find out how a company plans to increase its earnings. There are basically several ways:

1. Expand into new markets (eg new country)
2. ………
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As investors, we usually try to get a feel for the future earnings of the company we invest in.

If we can’t predict future earnings, we can at least find out how a company plans to increase its earnings. There are basically several ways:

1. Expand into new markets (eg new country)
2. ………
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Following our recent article on Hektar REIT, below are the interview transcripts which provide more insight into some key areas.

Hektar is led by its Chairman & CEO, Dato Jaafar Bin Abdul Hamid.

1. What is the percentage of Hektar REIT & Hektar Asset Management owned by Fraser Centrepoint group? How is ………
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Hektar REIT is one of the higher yielding REITs on Bursa Malaysia.

Having sank to a low of RM0.73 during last year’s meltdown, its unit price has since gained some 44% to close at RM1.05 yesterday. Even at the current price of RM1.05, Hektar’s distribution yield works out to be 9.7%, ………
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Here’s a list of 10 major mistakes in managing your money. It is compiled by our Church Pastor. And even if our Pastor is not an expert in finance & investment, I must say it’s a pretty good guide:

1. Too Much Debt - no elaboration needed

2. Get Rich Quick – no ………
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KrisAssets Holdings Berhad – the name may not ring a bell.

But mention Mid Valley Megamall and who hasn’t heard of it? Such is the disparity in branding.

KrisAssets owns Mid Valley Megamall. And yes, you can buy a piece of it on Bursa Malaysia. Which was what I did earlier today. ………
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Cost-Income Ratio is a useful performance indicator we can use to guage the efficiency of a bank’s operations.

In Malaysia currently, the Cost-Income Ratio for our banking sector varies from between 30% - 50%. The most efficient bank in terms of Cost-Income is still Public Bank which last year brought its ………
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Someone once asked John D Rockefeller, how much money is enough. Rockefeller reputedly said: “Just a little bit more.”

There you have it… a pretty good definition of greed. ALWAYS NEVER ENOUGH.

I am quite AMAZED BY this stockmarket run. My portfolio value has moved past its peak (which was mid-last year ………
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