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Garden-concept terrace project coming up in Tamansari, Rawang
Artist’s impression of the three-storey Camelia garden terrace houses in Tamansari, Rawang.BY EMILY K.BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd has launched another addition to its fold, Camelia at Tamansari.Strategically located in the fast- growing Rawang town, the terrace development is situated within 107ha...
Rapid urbanisation leads to pollution
Oil sludge and chemicals from various businesses are clogging our drains and waterwaysBy BAVANI M A drain clogged with oil grease and sludge found behind a shoplot.URBAN centres in Kuala Lumpur are contributing to the pollution of Sungai Kelang and its tributaries, according to data from the...
‘Just nice’ hotels
The T Macallum was opened last year.BY MEK ZHINThe Tandop group of hotels, founded by Steve Low, was among the first to pioneer budget hotels in shophouses that were decent, cosy and came with good amenities, writes MEK ZHIN.IF YOU’RE leery of paying for five-star hotels and not keen to stay in...
From backwater to boomtown
BY CAITLYN NG LI YUINliyuin@ocision.comSungai Besi is now seeing a surge in growth and development, after decades of being known as a sleepy tin mining town.Sungai Besi airport.THE Iron River may sound like a place straight out of a movie, but it is actually a direct translation of the Malay name...
SP Setia beefs up its project arsenal
Artist impression of Setia Putra Residences designed to optimize comfort and convenience.Eco-friendly and affordable lifestyle housing in the offing.By ANGIE NG angie@thestar.com.myBUOYED by its strong branding and well designed product offerings, SP Setia Bhd is undeterred by thecurrent...
IJM Land introduces Penduline, affordable landed homes in Bandar Rimbayu
Established developer continues to assist young property buyers by providing welcoming and modern homes, at reasonable price points.Bandar Rimbayu encases vast green areas, that will offer spatial freedom for the community to enjoy.By Viknesh Ashleyvikneshashley@thestar.com.myBandar Rimbayu...
Far Pavilion to set up hub
BY GURMEET KAURPETALING JAYA: A local property owner, Far Pavilion Sdn Bhd, is leading a group of international investors to acquire a piece of land in Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) or pieces of land within that vicinity as part of the group’s plan to establish an investor services hub in Kuala...
Property sales rose in 2H 2015
BY INTAN FARHANA ZAINULPETALING JAYA: Property sales rose to about 18% in the second half of 2015 compared to the first half of 2015, although property launches slowed, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda).In the first half on 2015, 5,195...
DIBS to make comeback?
BY THEAN LEE CHENGPETALING JAYA: The Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) is in discussion with the Government to bring back the developers interest bearing scheme (DIBS) in a certain form for first-time house buyers of a certain price, Datuk Soam Heng Choon said at a property...
Property sector will not crash
Soam says the property sector is only facing a slight slowdown and not headed for a crash.PETALING JAYA: The property sector is not heading towards a crash, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda).This is despite low take-up rates at developers’ launches, slow...