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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...
Edutainment with Kidzania Go! at The ERA sales gallery
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: JKG Land Bhd with the collaboration of Kidzania is offering families a weekend of edutainment where children are allowed to role-play different professions in a fun-filled setting.The event will be held on Sundays from Nov 4 to Nov 11,...
Environology and Property 04: a changing home environment
Contributed by Stephen ChinA home is always in a state of flux. It never stays the same. Babies are born into the family. They grow up. Some move out for further studies, work or to start a new family.As the profile of the occupants in a house changes with time, it is essential to calibrate the...
Noisy construction riles up residents
A NOISY neighbouring construction site is causing havoc to the residents in Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang.Retiree Wong Nak Tick, 65, realised this inconvenience after moving into his brand new three-storey bungalow in Taman Taming Indah 2.“I have made a police report and written to Kajang Municipal...
Residents against hillslope development
A GROUP of residents have voiced out their protest against a hillslope project in Ampang, which they said went against existing development and planning guidelines.De Puncak Ukay residents in Taman Ukay Perdana are objecting to an approved housing project on a steep hillslope in their...