By Vigneswar RajasurianUPDATE: The first round of the contest has been extended until April 30, 2020.Omni-channel property platform provider StarProperty Sdn Bhd is launching a series of homebound contests beginning with a home cooking contest.Called the ‘StarProperty Stay At Home Contest’, the...

Tay said architects and other professional firms are unable to meet the current wage subsidies.KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) is urging the government for further immediate cash flow measures for employers to relieve struggling professional services firms which are unable...

Self-branding is important, said Chan.There is an adage pointing out that sharing is caring and in this turbulent times the property industry is going through, this aphorism is more crucial than ever.Hartamas Real Estate (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd associate director Christopher Chan believes this to be...

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) on April 7 revised the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on stratified properties. Much of the contents remain the same, but the numbering of paragraphs have been rectified to show the correct sequence from FAQ 14 onward. Issues relating to the...

The house you purchase may come with a side patch of land, one that left unattended will play nursery to weeds and maybe grass if you are lucky. But with a bit of green touch, a house owner can work up a bounty that is aesthetically pleasing and rewarding at the same time. With dedication and a...

For those living in tall buildings, gardening as a hobby may be somewhat limited. Any available land is scarce, and they are usually the property of the collective community, meaning that you won’t be able to work any magic with those green fingers of yours.Luckily, plants can be pretty hardy,...

BY SOPHIE MIURAPicking out new dinnerware or buying fresh linens might seem like a purely aesthetic decision, but a string of studies suggest the way you style your home can have a subtle but powerful impact on your health. From the color of your plates to where you charge your phone, we chart the...

KUALA LUMPUR: The stimulus package worth RM10bil has received much positive feedback, but more initiatives have to be extended to other businesses not covered by the latest set of incentives.The stimulus package, which was rolled out on April 6, is the third one within two months, designed to...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia, also known as PEPS, is appealing to the Ministry of Finance for several measures to lessen the outbreak of Covid-19’s impact valuation firms in Malaysia.With the...

The MCO may require us to stay in our homes, but at times, this can be tough, especially if a large family is taken into account. Food is required to sustain them, and a periodic visit to the nearest grocery store may be inevitable. However, this is no excuse for us to shirk our duties to protect...