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The Five Benefits Of Buying A New Apartment For Sale In Malaysia

Cleverus SEO on February 8, 2023

Are you on the hunt for your first home or thinking of relocating and getting a new place?

Between an apartment in Malaysia and a landed house, you might wonder which is the best choice for you.

Though living in a landed house has its advantages such as being spacious in size, there are also numerous perks that living in an apartment in Malaysia offers.

As a result, more and more people today are constantly seeking out apartments for sale. From new apartment developments to low-cost apartments in Malaysia, apartments are regarded as a good investment opportunity.

So, if you are indecisive about buying an apartment in Malaysia, here are five benefits of staying in a Malaysia Apartment that you should know about:

Living in an Apartment Buildings Enhances Community Connection

Human connection is such an essential part of being human, especially for our well-being, and the pandemic has really taught us to never take it for granted.

This is why living in an apartment or service apartment in Malaysia today is a good choice as they are designed for creating a more social lifestyle and building a connection with neighbours.

Besides that, living close to your neighbours in a Malaysia apartment residence also allows the opportunity to foster friendships.

The usual facilities available at a service apartment in Malaysia or Malaysia apartment such as the pool, gym, garden and playground give you a chance to socialise with neighbours while you have fun and relax.

New Apartment Project For Sale Today Offers Great Convenience

Another great thing about staying in a Malaysia apartment today is that most new apartment project developments in recent years offer incredible conveniences to its residents.

Apartments and service apartments in Malaysia today are developed in thriving townships and are within proximity to the city and various hot spots.

This allows you to have easy access to many conveniences and essential amenities such as grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, hospitals, schools and others.

Worry Less About Maintenance When Staying In A New Malaysia Apartment Building

Compared to living in a landed house, you do not have to worry about the maintenance of your residences when you stay in an apartment.

This is another reason why many people are seeking out apartments and service apartments for sale in Malaysia.

This is because several of the maintenance of apartments and service apartments in Malaysia today is the responsibility of the management.

This includes the maintenance of the facilities, cleanliness of the complex, leaky roof repairment and others.

Today, the top apartment development in Malaysia also features a 24-hour support line for residents to report any issues regarding the maintenance and upkeep of their residences.

More Security Is Guaranteed When Living In New Apartment Project & Development

Many apartments in Malaysia today, especially new apartment projects and developments feature enhanced security and safety measures.

Apart from having CCTVs placed in public areas including high-risk areas within and around the apartment complex as well as having security guards on duty around the clock, most apartments in Malaysia today are equipped with multi-tier and smart security systems.

Such security measures put in place will allow you to have peace of mind about theft issues, and other unwanted and petty crimes at your residences.

Enjoy Time In The Garden At Your Service Apartment In Malaysia

Many apartments and service apartments in Malaysia today are designed with beautiful and lush gardens where its residents can go and unwind.

The best part? You do not need a green thumb or ever have to worry about the garden’s upkeep.

So, enjoy a bit of nature close to home at your Malaysia apartment and relish in some peace and quiet there as much as you like!

The Best Freehold Apartments For Sale Nearest To You!

Hunting for an apartment for sale in Malaysia or Kuala Lumpur to make your dream home wishes come true?

Check out LBS Bina for exciting new apartment projects today!

Five Biggest Reasons Why New Condo Projects In Malaysia Are Growing Popular

Cleverus SEO on February 7, 2023

As one of the most prominent property developers in Malaysia since 1960, LBS Bina has evolved to become more than just that. Apart from developing affordable quality homes, we are also building thriving townships with flourishing communities in the country.

Recently, we have seen a growing trend in the popularity of condominiums in Malaysia for homebuyers for several relevant reasons. According to findings, the demand for new condominium developments has increased by 5.2 per cent and 11.7 per cent, respectively since 2021.

Here are five main reasons why a condo in Malaysia has been sustaining a high demand in the country:

Condominium Price Is Usually More Affordable Than Landed Property In Malaysia

Landed properties are significantly more expensive because of their size, which is why many homebuyers today are seeking out more affordable properties like new condos for sale.

However, a condominium in Malaysia is a popular choice not just because it is reasonably priced but also because it is less expensive when it comes to maintenance.

Though it offers substantially lower square footage, a condo in Malaysia still provides the comforts of home but without the hassle of several residential maintenance for that peace of mind.

This is because your property developer’s Homeowners Association (HOA) or condo board is in charge of the roof, landscaping, and maintenance of the building’s exterior.

The New Condo Development For Sale Today Have Better Accessibility

One of the great things about new condo projects today, is that they are being developed in highly accessible locations such as the city.

This is because many homebuyers are on the lookout for upcoming condominium projects in Malaysia for this very reason.

Condos in Malaysia are becoming especially popular among young adults and those who wish to dwell in the city. Location-wise, it offers better opportunities for jobs and career development, daily conveniences as well as better connectivity with public transportation and accessible roads.

Overall, living in a condominium in Malaysia allows better access to nearby conveniences, amenities and hot spots to meet your everyday needs.

The Landscaping And Maintenance Of A New Condo In Malaysia Is Taken Care Of

One of the perks of residing in a condominium in Malaysia is that residents have access to a range of facilities just outside their homes.

Most condos in Malaysia today come with a swimming pool, gym, garden, playground, convenience store and other facilities. These facilities offer maximum convenience for its residents whilst enhancing their quality of life without the need for carrying out the maintenance themselves.

This also makes investing in a condominium a wise choice because the value of a condominium in Malaysia is always rising.

New Condo Projects For Sale Today Is Often Highly Secured And Safe

Some of the best condominiums in Malaysia today, especially new condo developments are known to have high security and safety standards.

Besides having experienced and professional security guards on duty 24/7, many condos in Malaysia today are also equipped with surveillance cameras on every floor, in the elevators as well as public areas.

Other than that, condominiums in Malaysia today are also equipped with controlled access at the entrances to avoid outsiders from freely entering as well as multi-tier security for that extra peace of mind.

New Condominium Launches in Malaysia Are Excellent Opportunities for Investment

If you are looking to invest in property, then look out for condos for sale which profits you can reap from in the long run.

Like other properties in the market, the value of condominiums in Malaysia rises from time to time, and depending on the location, some condos may even fetch a pretty price.

On top of that, unlike other types of properties, a condo in Malaysia will require less maintenance and make simple-to-maintain investments for property investors in the country, which allows you to sell it at a more significant profit in the future.

So, why not check out LBS Bina’s upcoming condominium projects in Malaysia and condos for sale?

Discover more at LBS Bina today!

New Year, New Goals

Mannju on January 30, 2023

NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS!

LBS IS SET TO ACHIEVE GREATER POSSIBILITIES AND BEYOND IN 2023

According to Johnson, (2022), there is no cut-off date for when you should officially stop wishing people a Happy New Year. However, as January rolls around and you bump into people you didn’t see over the new year, you may find yourself wishing them a Happy New Year. Although this frequently happens, you’ll probably find that you stop naturally saying it as the first month of the new year comes to an end.

LBS Bina Group Berhad kick-started the new year 2023 with a successful annual media briefing spearheaded by Corporate Communication, Media & Digital Department. It was announced that in the year 2023, LBS is planning to launch 12 new projects which will cover the Klang Valley, Johor, Pahang, and Perak states, with a total GDV of RM2.09 billion and 4,021 cumulative units.

The Group is looking forward to achieving greater possibilities and beyond amidst global challenges as they welcomed 2023 with their annual town hall held at the LBS headquarters to share the company’s objectives and direction for the year 2023.

The theme for this year’s Town Hall meeting is (Tu) Possibilities & Beyond!, which depicts the eagerness to embrace growth and look out for new strategies in expanding LBS. The Group believes there are boundless possibilities and opportunities that will be achievable if one works harder and smarter. The Chinese word “兔” sounds alike to “To” and the Rabbit zodiac represents smart, clever an agile, aligned with the year of rabbit.

In line with the theme, LBS plans to continue embracing digitalisation as they have continued seeing great success and growth in this aspect, particularly prior to the pandemic outbreak and is one of the elements which aid LBS to pull through during the most difficult national outbreak. Today, the Group is set out to spearhead digitalisation in the property developer market.

The management of LBS, led by our beloved Executive Chairman, Tan Sri Lim Hock San, is confident that with the staff’s continuous support and by consistently offering exciting projects to customers, the Group will be able to achieve the sales target of RM2 billion they have set for this year.

Meanwhile, our LBS Iron Lady, Dato’ Cynthia Lim, highlighted that LBS will continue to improve on company culture in 2023. She understands that an organisation that is multi-generations looks great on paper but is bound to have inevitable communication barriers. Company culture is a vital aspect for LBS and they have made it a point to understand all generations of employees. The Group look forward to keep on progressing and growing beyond their imagination as LBS continues to embrace the differences between generations and learn to cohesively work together.

“Write in your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” (Emerson)

Happy New Year 2023!

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Huffing A Breath Of Newness Into Brinchang, Cameron Highlands

Mannju on December 1, 2022

Planning a weekend getaway with your loved ones? Or just to relax while sipping on your favourite cup of latte, simply enjoying the cold breeze on the top of the hillside, with a twist of modernity? Start your engine and let’s go!

Located at approximately 5,000 feet above sea level, Cameron Highlands, Pahang is a highly-visited holiday spot where tourists from all around the world come to experience a serene and peaceful get-away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Over the years, famous tourist attractions include tea plantations, fresh fruits and vegetables farmlands, gardens and nurseries, and of course hotels and resorts. Cameron Highlands is easily accessible by car via two routes – Simpang Pulai and the original road through Tapah. The Tapah road is great for travellers who want to enjoy the great view of scenery where you can take a quick stop at the Lata Iskandar Waterfall for a picture or two.

To give Cameron Highlands a breath of newness, the latest attraction, Cameron Centrum is brought here to offer a whole new commercial experience to the locals as well as tourists. The new English Tudor-style development suited to the cool climate in Cameron Highlands of 22 to 25 degree Celsius during the day and 15 to 22 degree Celsius at night is also very promising to give its customers a feeling of being abroad. Cameron Centrum is located close to many famous tourist sites and attractions in Cameron Highlands, making it very accessible and convenient for its tourists. It is an establishment that currently consists of shoplots, with hotels and residential buildings in the near future. This is definitely a haven for shopping and sightseeing with breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. Another most recent tourist attraction in Cameron Highlands is a new floral park that has recently opened in November. Located in Kea Farm, Cameron Flora Park, is a visual treat for the eyes, and is definitely a picturesque spot that is perfect for those who love to take pictures for their Instagram. Walking into the Cameron Flora Park is like walking into a paradise of all kinds of colourful flowers featured in every corner of the garden. This is also a great spot for picnics – an all-girls’ picnic trip, family and friends’ picnic – you’ll find yourselves surrounded by the beauty of the floral garden, not to mention the floral scent that you’ll be sniffing throughout! Be sure to stop by Cameron Flora Park the next time you make a trip to Cameron Highlands.

In the past, tourists came to Cameron Highlands for a more laid-back environment with mostly natural surroundings, but recently, since the inception of Cameron Centrum, tourists can now enjoy nature with a modern twist. Major brand names can now be found at the property, such as Family Mart, MarryBrown, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Billion Shopping Centre, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Baskin-Robbins, just to name a few. A giant clock tower is located in the center of the shoplots, kind of giving the Big Ben feels for its visitors. If Big Ben sounds unfamiliar to you guys, Google up okay? For those who love taking photos for Instagram, Cameron Centrum is definitely voted for being Instagrammable! The Centrum is developed in a way that much of its Highlands’ character remains unchanged, where most of the English charms from its colonial past are still seen in the buildings. This is made so to preserve the historical value of the town, where it is almost like bringing their visitors to the nostalgic olden colonial days in a more modern setting. The vibrant lights, cool weather and English architecture of the building will give local tourists the little European atmosphere with a touch of magic right here at Cameron Centrum.

Visitors and locals can now enjoy an upgrade in nightlife actions at Cameron Centrum. On its own, Cameron Highlands is not a hotspot for tourists if they are looking for a wild nightlife, though there are spots that cater to night drinking like pubs and bars. More business establishments are coming to the Centrum, and this is a new opportunity opening up for locals, visitors, as well as business operators. Really, what can beat a night of sipping a cup of hot chocolate with your loved ones with the cold breeze slightly blowing in your face, with your hands against the cup to find warmth, while you savour each sip of your favourite drink? After all, life is to be celebrated!

Cameron Centrum is going to be very hard to miss in the town of Brinchang. With an open boulevard concept, Cameron Centrum is set to be a benchmark for style, elegance and urban modernity in the town. The development is created to cater to these modern-day requirements, master-planned to attract both local and foreign tourists for a contemporary, modern and trendy destination for work, play, food and drinks, retail and more. It will be an all-in-one establishment – trendy stays at hotels and residential areas, shops, while open spaces and nature complement the other, carefully and mindfully built to attract and retain tourists. For a weekend getaway with friends and family, Cameron Centrum is the perfect place and it does not matter if you are in Cameron Highlands for a breath of nature or for an Insta-worthy holiday treat.

As the year 2022 is coming to an end with the Christmas season near, a short holiday trip to Cameron Highlands sounds like the perfect plan for a family and friends gathering. The year end season also means that sales are in full swing, so now is the time for all of you to splurge and pamper yourselves with a little of something good this year (Everyone deserves a treat for themselves every now and then!) Taking a holiday in Cameron Highlands is actually quite affordable compared to other holiday spots in the country. Cheap and good food is easily accessible in Brinchang Town, and in an end-of-the-year rainy season, hot pot steamboat dinner is highly sought after by tourists. If you do go to Cameron Highlands, please remember to treat yourselves to a hot pot steamboat dinner to mark your holiday. If you’re feeling a bit expensive and are looking for something grander and more exquisite, go to Cameron Centrum for a fancy treat.

Lego On Steroids?

Mannju on November 3, 2022

Just like the headline, that was my first impression on Industrialised Building System (IBS) or more often known as precast. As much it sounds like the future of housing, IBS has actually been in the Malaysian market for the past four decades! So why exactly is it now that IBS is beginning to be the in thing and becoming prevalent? Aside from the ever-growing need for a home and price of housing materials, one key factor would be our dire need for manpower. From laying bricks to spreading the cement, these are all manual labour that requires precision both in execution and quality control. Simple economics tells us that with a decrease in supply comes an increase in demand, and with that up goes the price of manpower. The pandemic is basically a wake-up call for the property industry, with the lockdown, the shortage of manpower was the major issues.

Affordable housing whilst maintaining an efficient and sustainable construction progress is among the reasons that made LBS Bina Group Berhad, the household name that it is today. This is also possible thanks to its construction-arm, MGB Berhad, that specializes in our very topic today, IBS. Among the projects that utilizes our precast systems are:

Rumah Idaman MBI
SkyLake Residence
Prestige Residence
Residence Bintang Bukit Jalil
KITA Impian

We’ve talked about some benefits of IBS, namely reduced manpower and reduced cost. The many other benefits of it are increased quality, efficiency, sustainability and a more streamlined process. This means that with IBS, houses can be built faster without compromising in built quality and affordability, which all translates to a house that is reliable and of a longer lifespan.

Well, if it is so great, why isn’t every developer using this high-end system? Instead of having materials being sent to the construction site, the precast are pre-constructed parts that are designed, measured, tested and produced in sections within a designated measurement and specification, in a factory. This can include parts such as walls, ceilings, staircases and with more advanced technology, even a whole unit can be pre-casted!

So, the benefits are clear, every piece of wall or staircase churned out can be QC-ed right away by batches, defects are reduced and thus, there will be less labour needed to fix the defects, should there be any. Here comes the big ‘but’, setting up a precast factory is no small feat and is a costly facility to set up in the beginning. IBS is only truly feasible for buildings with several identical components which when combined forms a large structure, for example a high-rise building like a condo or serviced apartment. Keen to put in heavy renovating or extension works in your new home? Unfortunately, IBS homes may be limited with renovation potentials no thanks to the way the homes are built. Above all, albeit it being a rather stable piece of innovation in the property industry, it is still very important to opt for a reputable developer that is not only renowned for building homes but also homes with IBS to ensure that peace of mind years after you collect your keys.

Here’s a little extra bonus on benefits of IBS beyond its nature of construction. The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has been encouraging implementation of IBS by giving exemption that incorporates more than 50% of IBS components, in short, with IBS there will be more savings channeled down to us future homebuyers. The future of homebuilding is an interesting one and while IBS sounds like the new kid in town, it is definitely one that has been tried and tested. Love what you have been reading? There is no better time than now to shop with us virtually for your future home!

Bigger Is Better?

Mannju on September 29, 2022

‘Bigger is better.’ Well, that’s not always the case, no pun intended. A small area need not mean that it can’t stand out among the rest, it’s more of how you make the most out of the landscape that you have your hands on, be it the living room, yard or even the entrance to your home sweet home. We always imagine the home of our dreams to be mansion-ish or built like a huge castle but how can smaller homes be the more ideal option for you and me?

‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ Same goes with a large home, it will be more expensive to buy and/or rent and most definitely significantly less cost-effective to maintain. Just imagine all the monthly expenses that you get to cut down on when you have lesser square feet in your house. Water, electricity and even maintenance and utilities fee, you will use much less of all these when you have a compact home! Same goes with mortgages, a smaller house will be more affordable and you will definitely see the savings in the long run.

Massive homes mean an abundance of space but sometimes one will hardly ever require all that space, and the most used area is really just a tiny portion as compared to the whole area available. So, when you buy a house with spaces that you are certain that you will definitely use and no more extra space to store up unnecessary materials, it will set you on a pathway to start decluttering. Minimalism brings about multiple benefits, there’s less to maintain, things are easier to find and everything you need is at your fingertip. All these are made better when you have a smaller home.

LBS is all about sustainability today, from the houses that we build to the offices that we work in. Reducing carbon footprints has been a mission that we have been on for a while now, and we spend most of our time in our very own homes. Living in a huge house equates to consuming more resources. A smaller home needs less water and electricity to keep it clean and during a hot day when we turn on our AC, a smaller home will be easier to cool down! All of these will not only help you save some ringgits but also save our earth!

Big spaces mean more space to renovate. Love revamping the place you live once in a while? With a smaller home the desire to renovate or execute a huge project can be made possible without burning a hole in your pocket. The downtime for your house is also shorter as projects for small homes are generally faster to complete as compared to larger homes. Cleaning after is also a breeze too.

Don’t get us wrong, we have just the same love for big homes but small homes will always have that special place in our hearts thanks to its convenience and affordability! Many people will even make the move from large houses to a much smaller one after their retirement and the reason is clear! From double storey to single storey, from Semi-Ds to condos, smaller homes give you that flexibility in life especially when you are an individual that is always out and about. Find the right home for you today with us and you may even drive home an Axia, how so?

Learn more here: https://virtualfair.lbs.com.my/

Every Thought Counts

D on April 29, 2022

The LBS media team has been truly blessed to get support from our media associates throughout the journey. As a small token of appreciation, in this holy month of Ramadan, the Media team was assigned to distribute Ramadan gifts to all of LBS Bina’s media associates. To us, they are one of the special groups of people who we would call as the “Key Person” because the media truly are just that powerful. We also wholeheartedly agree that self-delivery adds that extra sincerity and human touch as compared to using courier services.

Upon completion of the delivery, we have to say, this task is much more than meets the eye. Knowing that many Malaysians are still recovering financially from the endemic, the team decided to show support to SMEs for all of our products and services. The Ramadan gift for this year comprises a bottle of homemade dried sambal, a packet of dates, and LBS Raya packets, all neatly packed into a paper gift bag. (No amount is too small, and all amounts are welcome!)

Prior to the distribution of the gifts, the team reached out to all respective media associates to pre-empt them regarding the upcoming delivery. Next, comes planning the routes of the delivery according to the location and availability of the media person. This allows us to efficiently drop off the media gifts and head on to our next checkpoint. Meeting up with fellow media associates face-to-face is an opportunity that is still hard to come by with the then-pandemic. While the internet has made us more connected than ever, there is no replacement for meeting up in person as it adds in the human touch. Thus, we took the opportunity given to build rapport with them, exchanging contacts and sharing the company’s outlook for the year, and exploring possible collaborations together.

Keeping the rest of the team posted on our progress is equally crucial. Hence, periodical updates to the team are essential so that everyone is in the loop. The pandemic has also taught us that remote working is possible and can be just as efficient, so long that we have our laptops and internet connection with us. Between every stop we took the available time to work on any pending or ad-hoc tasks, minimizing any forms of hiccups.

As Public Relations Executives with less than three years of experience, this opportunity has given us the prospect to greatly expand our connections, ability to coordinate and plan events, as well as to work in a team. We believe that public relations are about sharing the right information with the right places and people. Thus, it is very important that we must have well-targeted media lists, newsworthy media news, and content in plan together with measurable goals.

Prepared by:

Rayeon Lee & Nur Alia Nadhira

Media Team

Virtual Reality in Property Industry

D on February 28, 2022

The property industry has been evolving and changing with the advancement of technology and the challenges of Covid-19. With the effects and restrictions of the pandemic, the property industry must learn to adapt and overcome the many obstacles in order to survive. A game-changer that has been transforming the way we buy and sell homes in Malaysia is virtual reality (VR).

Typically, homebuyers visit multiple properties before deciding on the one they want to buy. This can be very time-consuming and also expensive if the properties are far from where the buyer lives. VR helps solve this by allowing people to virtually visit and experience properties without leaving the comfort of their homes. One can put on a VR headset or simply view from one’s mobile device and view the property.

LBS Bina Group is one of the property developers which has adopted VR with the use of Matterport. By capturing many pictures, the program combines the pictures and creates a 3D replica of the unit. People can now enjoy virtual tours which allow users to view and move within a property unit with just a click of a button.

Part of the VR advancement that has changed how we design and present property to clients includes virtual home staging and architectural visualisation. Virtual home staging helps to virtually fill up an empty unit with furniture and interior design, enabling homebuyers to view fully furnished units. This can save the cost of actually sourcing and buying suitable furniture to furnish a unit. Architectural visualisation creates 3D models that help potential buyers visualise and imagine the architecture of an upcoming property that has yet to be built. These advancements help to create greater emotional connections when comparing the experience of 3D virtual tours and viewing 2D pictures.

VR allows anyone to view the property over long distances through the use of the internet. Clients are able to virtually visit the properties as and when they want, with no time limit to how long spent viewing the property. The customer experience can be further enhanced with add-ons like mortgage calculators and additional information on the property and neighbourhood. This will help clients get all the necessary information about the property before contacting a real estate agent and arranging a physical visit to the house they are interested in.

In conclusion, VR technology has already been transforming the property industry here in Malaysia. Realising the benefits and uses of VR, an increasing number of property developers, real estate property online portals, and others are adopting VR into their business models.

Ushering In 2022 With Revived Hope

D on January 31, 2022

Lunar New Year is just around the corner and as we enter the Year of the Tiger, here’s what to expect. Known as the king of beast in China, Tiger symbolises strength, exorcising evils, and braveness. People born in the year of Tiger are extremely competitive and are often recognised for their courage and ambition. They are extremely generous with a drive to help others. Tigers want to win; however, they are also always seeking justice.

These values translate into making big changes in the Year of the Tiger. As we march into the new year with the pandemic still strapped to our back, the Yang energy associated with the Tiger will renew everyone’s spirit and everyone will be fired up once again. Generosity is at an all-time high and it will be a year of risk-taking and adventure. LBS is cautiously optimistic that this will set new benchmarks and we will offer an even wider range of products and services to the market, as according to Tan Sri Lim Hock San, the Executive Chairman of LBS.

2022 will be the year where LBS adapts digitalisation in our operation, while continuing our aim to provide affordable homes for all Malaysians. This cannot possibly be done without the joint effort of everyone from all departments, and for that, we are eternally grateful and humbled by everyone’s continuous support. This year, we hope to emulate the strength and ferocity of the Tiger, living life well and to the fullest while we continue fighting against COVID-19.

Despite the challenges we faced, we have managed to weather through 2021 with resilience and perseverance as a unit. We projected RM1.2 billion sales target but achieved miles ahead instead, at an astonishing amount of RM1.58 billion. Be rest assured that we are not resting on our achievements as there will be 14 new launches planned for 2022 across Klang Valley, Johor, Pahang, and Perak.

As a way to show our appreciation to our home-buyers, LBS has launched a Chinese New Year campaign called “Bring Happiness Home” where we will be offering Ang-Pows for our home-buyers. This is the ideal moment to secure your forever home and make this new year an auspicious one with LBS; the campaign will last till the end of February 2022.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Happy Chinese New Year. As we prepare to celebrate the Chinese New Year festivities, remember to remain vigilant and practice COVID-19 SOPs to safeguard our family and loved ones. May this new year bring us good health and good fortune. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, may it be a year that outshines the rest! Stay safe and may we all be in high gear in the year of the Tiger!

Good Bye, 2021

D on December 29, 2021

Believe it or not, another year of living with COVID-19 is coming to an end in just a couple of days. Before diving into this article, pat yourself on the back for surviving yet another year of embracing the new normal. It has not been an easy journey, as a matter of fact, it has been really tough for the past couple of years, but we are all still standing here, and for that, we deserve to be proud of ourselves.

Letting go of the previous couple of years with a renewed resolution to be human, to survive together, to learn together and persevere in the many beginnings that we have yet to witness, will mark the birth of an all-powerful conscious era for us all. These two years will never be forgotten. Not only will it stay etched in the memories of the ones who lost and lived through it, but for all future generations as the years that reminded humanity to never take things for granted.

COVID-19 spared no one, regardless of their age, status, or designation. It impacted children as much as it did elders, countries worldwide struggled to fight, endure, and overcome. While some of us may have managed to stay healthy throughout the ordeal, some unfortunately did not. With the number of daily cases being still relatively high, coupled with multiple virus mutations throughout the year, this is a great reminder that we are still living in a world with COVID-19 so whether we like it or not, we have to still adhere to the SOPs at any given time, even when having a mask on for the entire day gets really suffocating after a while.

Even though events happening in 2021 are not as shocking as the ones in 2020, the constant roller-coaster ride with the mutations did leave many feelings jaded. The world’s reaction has been an unpleasant mixture of dread, fatigue, and déjà vu. Almost two years into a pandemic that has claimed more than five million lives and affected billions more, people everywhere are finding it hard to summon the energy for another chapter in the story.

At one point, it felt like there was no end to this mess and we will be stuck in this cycle of life forever. We were told the only way for us to be able to end this pandemic is by forming herd immunity, so nations joined together to fight this global public health crisis. Vaccinations were developed and administered and just when we thought we were going back to the old normal, new variations pop in and it’s back to lockdown.

Given the trend, health officials started to sound the alarm about another public health crisis: mental health. The U.S. Surgeon General said the pandemic’s high number of deaths, forced social distancing, and lockdowns of the economies have created new pressure, especially on young people.

He wrote, “It would be a tragedy if we beat back one public health crisis only to allow another to grow in its place.”

Being forced to live in a pandemic era arm-twisted many to become conscious of their inner strengths in the toughest times. It marks the beginning of an era of psychological and spiritual awareness and growth. It is not that we didn’t know earlier, but COVID-19 pushed us in the direction of awareness, acceptance, digging deep to find the power in our resolve, adjust and adapt to survive. Pain, loss and endings have a way of leaving us to process and think, both being strengths of the human race.

2021 has been a year of both triumphs and failures. On top of the emergence of the Omicron variant that has a much higher infection rate, Malaysia was recently hit by one of the worst floods in decades, resulting in rising death tolls and tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes. Despite the challenges, Malaysians have been stepping up to lend a helping hand to those who have been hit the hardest. This strength among Malaysians is what gives us hope, we have to remain optimistic that the future is brighter. We have yet to win but we are getting there, as long as we continue to stay focused, Kita Pasti Menang!

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