Contributed by Ashly JacobKuala Lumpur skyline with the Petronas Towers and other skyscrapers.As one of the leading South East Asian countries, Malaysia province covers the Malay Peninsula as well as Borneo Island. The variety of fascinating juxtaposition of the busy urbanscape and serene natural...

Registration of Awards open until July 25 (Wednesday). Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar cutting the cake for his birthday celebration while Star Media Group chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow (left) and Star Media Group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Wong...

PETALING JAYA: With the aim to showcase the region’s finest real estate industry talents, boosting awareness and highlighting top quality agencies, agents and services, StarProperty.my Real Estate Awards (SREA) 2018 is now open for registration. The SREA premiered in 2017 and had played a...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myTHERE are many ways to solve an issue. As adults, we attempt a diplomatic solution for all our problems. However, when other means are exhausted, it is useful to know how one could take legal actions against difficult neighbours.Messrs Eunice Tan & Partners...

The column reflects the view of the writer.By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myLately, plastic straws are being abandoned all across the globe. Many eateries and cafes in Malaysia have started putting up signs that read ‘No straws’ and many people are opting for steel or bamboo straws....

By Aisyah Suwardi  The overall property market activity in Q1 2018 reported a healthy volume of transactions at 79,504 with a total value of RM35,173mil, said a report from National Property Information Centre (NAPIC).The number of transactions was 51.71% of the total volume of transactions in H1...

By Tharmini Kenas, Aisyah Suwardi, Ng Pau Ling and Hakim HassanBringing the general public closer to affordable housingTHE Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) recently announced its intention to submit a proposal to streamline the affordable housing projects in Malaysia under one programme...

By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myBuying a house should be a decision made consciously after weighing many factors, especially your financial situationOwning a house has become a symbol of financial stability. The pressure that society puts on those who start receiving monthly paychecks are...

Find out by using three formulas to calculate your level of affordabilityBy Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.my    Related topic: Ownership on the horizonRelated topic: Affordable issue across the globe

From Bogeumjari housing in S. Korea to leasing of public land in Turkey, many countries are focusing on affordable housingBy Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.my IT’S easy to assume that challenging housing matters in Malaysia are unique, but you’d be surprised at how similar lives in other...