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Gamuda celebrates Raya with schools in the community.
The children of the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society were all smiles as their wishes were fulfilled during the gift presentation ceremony as part of Gamuda Land’s Tree of Hope initiative.Kajang: Gamuda Land initiated a fund-raising programme to help the five nearby schools in their daily maintenance and...
6 Iconic and beautiful colonial buildings in Malaysia
By Sharil TarmizeMalaysia has witnessed many colonial powers vying for our natural resources and strategic location – which has gifted us with many architectural wondersHere are some facts to stimulate your knowledge (or memories) of this country’s history; the Portuguese colonised Malaysia in...
How much should you earn to buy a property?
Contributed by Loanstreet.com.myGetting to know your eligibility before applying for any housing loans is really importantDid you know the rejection rate for housing loans in Malaysia is skyrocketing? According to the Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda), the rejection rate is as...
Keeping the balance: The ying and yang of short term lets
Contributed by property valuer Mary LauAs with most anything else in life, short term rentals and vacation stays are a mixed bag of positives and negativesMy first and only stay in a short term let was in Paris. Obviously, price was a concern and I needed a studio apartment for about two weeks....
Land law: Indefeasibility of title
By Christopher ChanJust how sacred is a land title? Christopher Chan explains the Malaysian laws that guarantee the indefeasibility of a titleThe main land law in Peninsular Malaysia is the National Land Code 1965 (NLC) which came into force on 1 January 1966. From this date onwards, a uniform...
Lack of funding should not leave Malaysia’s infrastructure on the wayside
By Stefan Sanders | Principal and Southeast Asia Consulting Lead, ArupThe revival of the Bandar Malaysia and East Coast Rail Link projects has allayed some worries that Malaysia’s fiscal situation has put infrastructure needs on the backburnerIn this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, visitors view a scale...
How to increase your chances of homeownership
Property ownership is widely regarded as the first step towards securing a personal legacy – and the first step is usually the toughestYou might suspect that becoming a homeowner is not quite as easy for you as it may have seemed for previous generations – or perhaps you've just accepted one of...
Strata title resolves ownership issues
Understanding the importance of perfecting your strata titleBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myFor some homeowners, having a strata title bears little significance. They may not see the necessity to perfect the transfer (issue the strata title in his name) due to the legal fees and stamp...
Pangsapuri Angsana’s dismal state raises safety concerns
Motorcycles parked in front of the entrance will block firemen’s access during a fire.BROKEN lifts, blocked emergency exits, dark and smelly corridors, and improper waste disposal are some of the issues pervading Pangsapuri Angsana low-cost flats in Subang Jaya, Selangor.The badly maintained...
Cause of cracks in Bandar Damai Perdana houses to be probed
By Jarod LimKUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is investigating the cause of cracks which have appeared in several houses in Bandar Damai Perdana in Kuala Lumpur.Residents allege that blasting activities at two project sites – a housing development in Alam Damai and the tunnel construction for the...