SOHO in Malaysia

SOHO refers to small office home office or single office home, it is beginning to mark its presence in cities around the world and its popularity has gained momentum in Malaysia. Presently, with the introduction of electronic devices that makes communication within finger-tips, many entrepreneurs, researchers and other professionals find it a convenient way to handle business dealing at home. This mode of operation actually minimise operational cost and increase efficiency and productivity. Likewise, in Malaysia, since the trend of SOHO trend marked its spot around 4 to 5 years ago, the working behaviour and pattern among the Malaysian especially the young executives and businessmen had changed tremendously. With the SOHO life-style, they can now plan their time usage more effectively and efficiently. The flexible working hours and time saved on unnecessary travelling on the road and mingling among staffs and clients can be better used for their other purposes without compromising on result.

A SOHO life-style offers its tenants an effective, functional working and dwelling area without the pressure of a conventional work office. Being in the commercial area, the idea of decentralisation was then mooted to ease the situation. Presently, with the modern life-style of city folks as it can be better used for their other purposes without compromising on result. A SOHO life-style is the “things to come” in Malaysia. In this high-tech age, SOHO has evolved to be a modern day life-style for the fast-pace world.

SOHO’s concept fits in nicely with the introduction of electronic devices that makes communication within finger-tips, many entrepreneurs, researchers and other professionals find it a convenient way to handle business dealing at home. This mode of operation in the convenient and comfort of their home. In the 60’s, SOHO trend began setting its foot in Manhattan. Back then, it is merely a ‘Cast Iron District’ not cater specifically for residential purposes.