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Tapping into the luxury property market
More than a house, more than an experienceBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe opulent life of successful individuals, either through merit or inheritance have always been a subject of envy. Although it stands as a glaring statement of the income gap between the rich and the poor, many...
IOI Properties launches IOI-Active Citizens: Waste-To-Treasure campaign
IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) recently launched the IOI-Active Citizens: Waste-To-Treasure campaign, a collaboration with British Council on its Active Citizens Program in Puchong.Interactive games at the launchThe aims of the campaign:To encourage the Puchong community to lead a sustainable...
What are the duties and powers of the JMC?
By Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myThe Joint Management Committee (JMC) is an essential part of strata management to ensure that amenities are well kept for residents to enjoy. Under the Strata Management Act 2013, there are duties and also powers that are given to members of the JMC to run their...
Paint a new mood for yourself in 2019
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe enigmatic nature of colours has always been a source of intrigue. From the basic colours of red, orange, blue, green, purple, cyan and yellow, springs forth myriad combinations that captivate the human eyes and imagination. Colours not only contain...
The 2018 Forum: Will Malaysia face a property winter in 2019?
The StarProperty.my 2018 Forum on 1st December brought together another inspiring line-up of speakers to dispel myths surrounding the property market and reveal the trajectory of 2019.Beginning with an overview of Malaysia’s economic performance in comparison with the ASEAN region and the rest of...
Cosy and affordable living in Canopy Hills
New development by Land Pacific aims at first-time home buyersFor first-time home buyers, purchasing their dream home can be a daunting task, considering that pricing, location, amenities and financing are some of the critical aspects to think about before buying their first property.To acquire a...
AkzoNobel's colour of the year 2019 (and how to use it)
BY NG PAU LINGThe past two years has seen the world being filled with turmoil and unrest; the sense of uncertainty around the globe had prompted people to close their door for inner retreats and emotional energy replenishment.However, after a period of self-adjustment and recharge, moving on to...
SEEKING OUT GREEN AND NOVEL IDEAS
MLAA to benchmark local landscape architecture for the global communityBy Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myAssoc Prof Dr Suhardi Maulan is ready to take on the challenges of the role as the newly minted ILAM president.THE Malaysian Landscape Architect Awards (MLAA) will return this year to...
The affordable housing dilemma in Malaysia
By Aisyah SuwardiThe panelist: (from left) Property Pricetag Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Cha Ly Koh, Khazanah Research Institute Malaysia director Dr Suraya Ismail, Rehda Institute Malaysia chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip, and Rehda Youth member James Tan as the moderator.Affordable housing...
Come home to Hyatt House
Hyatt creates residentially inspired-extended stay brand, for all to enjoy in Mont’ KiaraToday, Hyatt House provides guests with hotel suites not only to stay in, but to live in. No matter how long you stay, relax and settle into Hyatt House extended stay suites as if it were your own.Of late,...