Climate change worries Phuket tourism operators, plus further updates

For PropertyGuru’s news roundup, Phuket tourism operators are worried about how climate change results in severe weather and flooding, impacting their business. In other stories, experts compare the architectural cultures of the US and HK to see how they impact the career paths of emerging architects. Finally, understand the ins and outs of Malaysia’s new property handover process.

Phuket tourism operators fret over climate change

Phuket tourism operators are worried about the impact of climate change, resulting in severe weather and flooding in Thailand as well as tourist source markets.

Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association, said in Bangkok Post that flooding in Phuket is now an annual event in the same areas, ravaging Kata, Karon, and Kamala this year.

He said a few months ago, landslides from severe rainfall occurred in Kata and Karon, leading to the deaths of foreigners. Last week, water submerged portions of roads in the Kamala area.

Even though such incidents might not significantly affect tourists’ decisions to travel to Phuket, they cause inconvenience and traffic jams, said Mr Thaneth. “I still haven’t seen any attempt by the central government to redevelop Phuket’s water management or urban infrastructure,” he said.

Navigating support systems for emerging architects: Analyzing the case of the United States and Hong Kong

How do societies support and nurture emerging architects? Young architects are heavily influenced by their formal education and initial exposure to the industry. Various organizational systems across regions, whether passive through environmental factors or active via tangible benefits, are in place to assist them in entering the field. However, it’s worth questioning how often we reflect on these established support systems. Are they effective in fostering well-rounded professionals, or do they unintentionally reinforce certain biases in how architecture is practised?

Different regions offer unique support forms shaped by market demands and local architectural cultures to bridge the gap between academia and professional practice. While aiding young architects in building their early careers, these systems may also create limitations, encouraging specific paths while discouraging others. This raises an easily overlooked question: how easily can a young architect forge their path if their vision diverges from the established norms? By exploring the systems in place in regions like the US and China-Hong Kong, ArchDaily reflects on how to reshape these structures to inspire young architects who aim to create meaningful design change for the common good and emphasise social responsibility over simply fulfilling professional duties.

New property handover procedures in Malaysia

Finally, after such a long wait since your Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) signing, the property you purchased is ready for the developer to hand over.

The first property handover process always brings back fond memories of the day you first attended college: nervousness, anxiety, excitement, and, most of all, uncertainty about the right things to do.

PropertyGuru Malaysia helps you quell those questions and provides the right knowledge to ease the experience of taking over your new home from the developer.

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