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Malaysia Belanjawan 2025: Key Investments in Built Environment
Belanjawan 2025 is known as a pragmatic focus on sustainable growth and inclusive development in Malaysia’s built environment. The recent Malaysia Belanjawan 2025 unveils a pragmatic budget for built environment key investments that prioritise inclusivity, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable growth over high-profile mega-projects. This budget represents a clear shift in the government’s approach to development,…
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Facilities management challenges in healthcare facilities
Facilities management plays a crucial role in healthcare buildings. It ensures hospitals and clinics operate smoothly, keeping patients, doctors, and staff safe and comfortable. In Southeast Asia, where healthcare facilities range from modern hospitals in cities to small rural clinics, good facility management is essential. Without it, healthcare services can be disrupted, and patient care…
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Future proofing asset management: Key trends
In Southeast Asia, many businesses still rely on outdated manual processes and paper-based records for asset and maintenance management. This reactive approach often leads to unexpected equipment breakdowns, high repair costs, unplanned downtime, and inefficient resource management. Without the right technology, organizations struggle to track assets, predict failures, and optimize maintenance schedules, resulting in lost…
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How FOX transforms asset lifecycle management?
What is asset lifecycle management? Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) is the process of managing an asset from its purchase to its disposal. This includes planning, maintaining, and optimising its use to maximise efficiency and reduce costs. We have clients and prospects asking about, how FOX CMMS transforms asset lifecycle management? For organisations in Southeast Asia…
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EAM vs CMMS software: which one you need?
In facility management (FM), you’ll often hear the terms “EAM” software vs “CMMS” software thrown around. While they may seem similar, they have clear differences. EAM (Enterprise Asset Management): This broad category encompasses the strategic management of all physical assets within an organisation. Think big picture: CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System): This focuses on the…
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Sustainable healthcare infrastructure using CMMS software
Cover image: Hospital Sungai Buloh, Malaysia Sustainability is no longer just an environmental concern in today’s world; it’s a critical factor for the long-term viability and success of any industry, including healthcare. The Malaysian healthcare sector is actively embracing sustainable practices, aiming to minimise its environmental footprint while ensuring high-quality patient care. A key component…
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Leveraging AI for smart buildings optimisation
Introduction Imagine walking into an office where the lights adjust to your presence, the air conditioning knows your comfort level, and security systems operate smoothly without human intervention. This is smart buildings where it use advanced technology to improve energy efficiency, security, and occupant comfort. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking this transformation further by making…
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How smart building technology improves occupant experience
Image: One Bangkok project in Thailand Imagine walking into an office where the air feels fresh despite the heat, lights adjusted to your presence, and the temperature stays comfortable without wasting energy. This is the reality of smart building technology and it’s transforming workplaces across Southeast Asia. In short, this is how smart building technology…
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Creating productive workplace with smart building features
Productivity and the workplace Productivity is key to any successful business. A productive workplace means employees work efficiently, feel comfortable, and can focus on their tasks. However, many workplaces struggle with distractions, poor lighting, uncomfortable temperatures, and inefficient space management. This explains a lot how facilities management influences the productivity of the core business. Smart…
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Facilities management in Southeast Asia: technology adoption
Facilities management (FM) in Southeast Asia is rapidly evolving, driven by urbanization, economic growth, and technological advancements. Countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines are now prioritizing integrated facilities management solutions to meet growing demands in sustainability, efficiency, and modernization. The Growing Importance of Facilities Management in Southeast Asia With a population exceeding 650…
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