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Demand for Green buildings in Malaysia—A Snapshot

by YY Lau & Veena Loh

The demand for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings with healthy work environment is a growing trend, especially in developed economies. Occupiers may conduct portfolio reviews to understand which buildings match carbon neutrality targets. For example, there is demand ...

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Demand for Green buildings in Malaysia—A Snapshot

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