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Will Malaysia experience a property winter in 2019?
Our panel of experts with over 100 years of cumulative real estate experience will share their thoughts and ideas on how to navigate through these uncertain times.By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myWith Malaysia under new management, all eyes are on the Pakatan government and the direction...
Minister for London visits £9 billion Battersea Power Station
(From left) Leader of Wandsworth Council Cllr Ravi Govindia, Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) ceo Simon Murphy, Minister For London Jo Johnson MP, BPSDC chairman Datuk Wong and BPSDC director Richard Ng Picture by Ben Stevens / i-ImagesARA DAMANSARA - Battersea Power Station site...
The Best Affordable Home Developments in the Southern Region
By Megann Teoh Over the past few years, Johor has been the focus of many property developers due to its strategic location and support from the state government. As with other parts of the country, affordable housing is very much in demand by locals and Johor is no different as developers create...
Oasis International School opens in Klang Valley
PETALING JAYA: Oasis International School recently celebrated their official launch with a Public Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at the school campus. The school offers a new option for U.S education in the Klang Valley.Department of Selangor Private Education unit head Mohmad Nazer, Oasis...
Vivahomes recognises integrity as a hallmark of an agent's excellence
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: The Vivahomes Integrity Award has returned to recognise real estate agents that practise ethical values in their business transactions, done in collaboration with StarProperty.The award was hosted at Menara Star recently where winners are...
Speciality shopping centres in Malaysia
Contributed by Henry Butcher Retail managing director Tan Hai HsinDuring the period of retail oversupply, we often heard from developers who proposed the idea of specialised retail centres to differentiate themselves from other common, ordinary, boring or cut and paste shopping centres in...
Set-up shop among Johor’s bountiful commercial developments
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myFrom energy efficient to environmentally sustainable buildings, commercial developments are designed to utilise a mixture of space, customer experience and conveniences. These projects epitomise the new retail concept with a plethora of amenities located...
Small homes; when less is more
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.mySpace has always been an important determinant in the search for an ideal house. However, any incremental in this aspect will directly affect the price of the property, and house buyers should not pay more than is necessary for their needs. As much as space...
Maxis extends home fibre network to Gamuda Land’s twentyfive.7
(from left) Gamuda Land executive director Datuk Haji Abdul Sahak Bin Safi, chief executive officer Ngan Chee Meng, Maxis chief executive officer Robert Nason and head of enterprise Paul McManus. KOTA KEMUNING: Maxis and Gamuda Land recently signed a service agreement for the provision and...
Reach for the stars with Johor’s prominent high-rise developments
For the big dreamers, there is no view more pleasing than one that is uninhibited by buildings, mountains or trees as far as the eye can see. Towering above the landscape, are high-rise developments which offer unparalleled scenery, and much more.From the experience of luxurious facilities in the...