IPOH: The Perak government has mapped out a five-year plan to develop the state between 2016 and 2020.The Perak Development Plan (PDP), which was tabled by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (BN-Pangkor) during the state assembly sitting yesterday, would include initiatives with a proposed...

PETALING JAYA: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM100mil contract to design, build and complete a hotel for Terengganu state government.According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the award helps boost the group’s unbuilt book order to RM2.72bil.“With this award, we have managed to...

BY JOSEPH CHINKUALA LUMPUR: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has secured a contract from the Terengganu state government to build a RM100mil resort on Pulau Poh in Kenyir Lake.It said on Tuesday its unit Bina Puri Sdn Bhd had accepted the letter of award from the Terengganu State Public Works Director on...

BY MICHELLE TAMFaces of Malaysia: (from left) 988 DJ Chan Fong, Choo, Wong, Anas, Low, Harith, Dr Lyana and Teoh posing together at the launch of The Star-EcoWorld Merdeka and Malaysia Day #anak-anak Malaysia campaign at EcoWorld International Centre in Mid Valley city. — AZHAR MAHFOF / The...

BY WONG WEI-SHENAnwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib: We are optimistic that we will continue to have a strong presence.KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Sunrise Bhd recorded a 12.6% increase in net profit to RM83.91mil in the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, compared with RM74.53mil a year ago.The group had on Monday...

GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has condemned the threat made by the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister over housing issues in Penang.Lim claimed that Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan might have a personal feud with him and the state but was hitting out at the developers...

PETALING JAYA: UEM Sunrise Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 rose 12.6% to RM83.91mil compared with the same quarter a year ago on lower expenses, higher income from dividend distribution from a subsidiary under creditors’ voluntary liquidation, and recognition of...

BY MANGALESRI CHANDRASEKARANThe upcoming integrated development, KL118, is expected to be the next icon to shine the spotlight on Jalan Maharajalela.The artist's impression of KL118, soon-to-be tallest building in Malaysia.Kuala Lumpur has been the most sought after vicinity in Malaysia, a place...

BY DATUK STEWART LABROOY'The city is not merely a repository of pleasures. It is the stage on which we fight our battles, where we act out the drama of our own lives. It can enhance or corrode our ability to cope with everyday challenges. It can steal our autonomy or give us the freedom to...

BY CAITLYN NG LI YUINliyuin@ocision.comIntegrated developments are now built around a 'walkability range' system, creating a sustainable and liveable environment with a lower carbon footprint.Mid Valley City hosts a complete range of elements such as entertainment, retail, commercial and...