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Orbix introduces first robotics curriculum in Mitraland’s Pier8
(from left) Nair, Suhaimi, Ong, Johan, Chuah and Khoo at the signing ceremony.KUALA LUMPUR: The new millennium is ushering in applications that involve artificial intelligence, computer coding and robotics, a skill rarely touched by conventional education.With that in mind, Orbix Education Group...
Advertorial: Sustaining a good town
The home place, play place, park place, learning place, working place, eating and shopping place are well connected and accessible even by walking or bikingJOHOR: A sustainable town is one that provides a comfortable living environment that continues to reward the community well into the future....
Common but hidden defects in your home (part 2)
By Viktor ChongIt is an exciting moment of your life to receive the keys to your home. But the hurdles aren’t over, not when there are things to be done, especially during the defect liability period where faults and defects are discovered and hopefully, repaired. Defects that are easily spotted...
Platinum Victory making homes within the reach of young buyers
Property developer Platinum Victory Holding Sdn Bhd (Platinum Victory) is continuing with its stance to make properties within the reach of first-time homebuyers.Its latest Vista Essential Homes project, Vista Danau Kota, a development set on 3.7 acres of land was recently launched to help achieve...
Resilience and sustainability in design
One of the crucial questions that has arisen in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is how the disciplines of urban planning and architecture can respond with better and more rigorous designs to make our cities and buildings safer and more user-friendly during times of crises. To explore the answers...
Selangor State Government present keys to Idaman Warisan owners
Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI), a corporate body established under the Selangor State Government, has ended two decades of waiting for 203 Idaman Warisan homeowners with the key handover ceremony at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building. Formerly known as Taman Arcadia, this project...
OSK Property releases new phase in Iringan Bayu
Property developer OSK Property Bhd is set to launch its upcoming single-storey terrace houses, Desira, at its Iringan Bayu township in Seremban tomorrow (Aug 8). Since the launch of the township in 2018, it has garnered high interests from the Seremban community with encouraging take-up rates for...
Malaysian-themed buildings of prominence
Iconic structures that have a deeper meaningBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myMalaysia has no shortage of iconic buildings that hold regional and world titles. These include Petronas Twin Towers, which still holds the world’s tallest twin towers title, Malaysia’s tallest building Exchange...
Interior designs and furnishings done the Malaysian way
Where to look, what to do and how to spendBy Vignswar Rajasurian vignes@thestar.com.myA modern take on a chillout corner inspired by the rattan furniture that we are so used to growing up in Malaysia. Image by The Makeover Guys.It hardly needs to be said that Malaysia is a rich melting pot of...
Waiting with bated breath
By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myWhile the full details of the reintroduced Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) have yet to be revealed, nearly everyone who is linked to the property industry is remaining hopeful. The residential market showed signs that it had bottomed out late last year, but the...