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OSK’s bold game changer
BY RISEN JAYASEELANA mini conglomerate is on the way, but first Ong has to convince shareholdersOng: ‘Why do I want to convert all my warrants in OSK Prop and PJD and invest additional RM150mil in exchange for OSK shares? It’s very simple, because I see great potential in the merged and...
Service apartment well-located with several amenities nearby
New launch: Tiew (second from right) and Johor Baru City Council mayor Datuk Abdul Rahman Mohamed Dewam (third from right) at the launch.JOHOR BARU: Early bird buyers of ARC at Austin Hills, a service apartment development, will enjoy a 5% discount and subsidised legal fees from the developer.The...
Developer unveils latest phase of Cyberjaya project
BY RUBY LIM; PHOTOS: SAM THAM AND COURTESY OF SP SETIASetia Eco Glades in Cyberjaya comprises eight different design concepts on eight different islands with eight fountains.PROPERTY developer SP Setia Bhd has launched the third “island” phase of its Setia Eco Glades development in...
WCT gets tenants for 50% of lettable space for JB mall
BY CHERYL POOPETALING JAYA: WCT Holdings Bhd has secured tenants for 50% of lettable space in its Paradigm Mall JB.“Within another month or two we will see many more names now that we have signed on these four anchor tenants,” Robert Jalil tells StarBiz at a press conference at the launch of...
Paradigm Mall to be Johor Baru's major shopping hub
New icon: Nazri chatting with WCT Holdings Berhad chairman Datuk Capt Ahmad Sufian (left) while viewing the model of Paradigm Mall during its launch in Johor Baru.KUALA LUMPUR: The long-awaited Paradigm Mall, a planned shopping mall in Johor Baru equipped with an ice-skating rink, a cineplex with...
Real estate remains a sound investment, says MIEA
PETALING JAYA: The depreciation of the ringgit will not lead to real estate prices crashing.The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) president Eric Kho said property remained a sound investment despite the current economic climate.“Holding property is always better than holding cash,” he...
Tropicana Heights celebrates completion of West Lake
Visitors of the Central Park at Tropicana Heights, Kajan,g enjoying a relaxing buggy ride.KAJANG: Tropicana Heights kicked off its very first 2-day “Summer Carnival” to celebrate the completion of its stunning West Lake, which is a part of the 16-acre Central Park. The event attracted more...
High crime rate and poor upkeep make premises in Taman Sentosa unpleasant to live in
By: Elan PerumalThe shoplots are rotting away after being abandoned for many years.SEVERAL blocks of shophouses at Taman Sentosa in Klang are in a deplorable condition after the properties were abandoned by their owners.About 300 out of the 900 units at the area are occupied, making it look very...
Two severely injured as parts of building collapse
Close call: Workers at the Prima Selayang construction site clearing up building materials after the floor structure on the fourth and sixth floor of the building collapsed.— BernamaPETALING JAYA: Two men were severely injured while three others suffered minor injuries when two levels of a...
China July property investment slows further, sales improve
BEIJING: China’s real estate investment growth continued to slow in the first seven months of 2015 due to weak new construction, but property sales and housing investment improved, indicating a mixed recovery in the struggling property market.Property investment, a main driver of the economy,...