Contributed by John TanWith 68.2mil sq ft of retail space through 255 malls in the Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya) at the end of 2016 and more coming up, it raises the question of which will do well and which will not?Several factors are involved in the making of a great mall...

A transformation that involves the senses of sight, sound, smell and touchThe seating area with water fountain at the escalator lobby.PETALING JAYA: As a mall that has been in business for 21 years, Sunway Pyramid saw the strategic importance of creating experiences for their shoppers in face of...

By Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myWITH the proposal to rebrand 1Malaysia Housing Scheme (PR1MA) and streamline the public housing schemes looming on the horizon, it is worth looking into this high-profile schemes that have attracted attention since its launch. The idea looked good on paper. To...

Contributed by Stephen ChinFrom the very beginning of civilisation, Man has tried to understand nature and the world around him. He observed the skies, the land, the passage of time and developed theories on how to adapt to life and survive. Civilisations learned or perished from their...

The Iconic Landmark In a True Bukit Bintang AddressTucked within the bustle of the city centre, along the prominent retail district which is Jalan Bukit Bintang is the new 3.76-acre freehold luxury residences  – Agile Bukit Bintang, a mixed development comprising SOVOs, commercial and...

Muzium Tokoh at Bukit Senyum, Johor Baru showcasing Johors history.JOHOR BARU: The capital city of Johor was initially called Tanjung Puteri under the administration of Temenggong Daing Ibrahim, back in 1855.Succeeded by his son, Temenggong Abu Bakar who was later crowned the Sultan of Johor by...

Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty .As ancient Chinese discipline that exists for thousands of years, Feng Shui...

By Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.myTHE advent of an international sporting event led to the successful transformation of Bukit Jalil, with an increasing number of developers arriving at the scene.The pioneerBerjaya Land Bhd, the pioneer developer in Bukit Jalil. It started in the early 1990s by...

Contributed by Alan PoonIn my previous column, I talked about affordability as a choice when it comes to investing in properties. We increase our income to leverage more from the banks. The moment we recognise our ability to finance a specific range of properties, our choices become more evident as...

By Aisyah Suwardi From left: PLANMalaysia director general TPr Hjh Rokibah Bt Abdul Latif, Urbanice Malaysia chief executive Norliza Hashim, UN-Habitat executive director Datuk Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government deputy secretary general (Policy and...