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Industrial areas need a facelift
By Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.myWith a balanced mix of property and infrastructure developments, the industrial segment has benefited from Shah Alam’s growth, particularly its excellent access to seaports and airports within 30 to 45 minutes.However, Area Management Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk...
Preferred housing location for Malays in Shah Alam
By Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.myShah Alam is one of the preferred housing locations for Malays because there are vast tracts of Malay Reserved Land and the city is equipped with various Muslim-friendly facilities such as Islamic Montessori schools.Zuraidah Ibrahim from Starhill Real Estate...
Quick facts of Shah Alam
Traits of Shah AlamIdeal landed propertyOwner-occupied areaLess flashy than neighbouring townships but an excellent place to live inSuitable for familiesHigh-rises adequate to generate rental income but not landed propertiesStable capital appreciationA well-planned modern cityLow population...
Confusion over property policy
By Zazali MusaJOHOR BARU: The Prime Minister’s announcement that foreigners will be barred from buying properties at the multi-billion-ringgit Forest City has sparked a scramble among developers and buyers.They want more details and greater clarity on the government’s seemingly new policy.The...
Routes, resources and roundabouts
By LEE YAN LI lylee@thestar.com.myKnown as the city of roundabouts, Shah Alam’s connectivity has its own distinct identity.While the main road arteries from Section 1 to Section 25 are connected by 18 main roundabouts, locals or visitors would encounter smaller traffic circles dotted along...
Mah Sing Foundation raised RM6.63mil for charity
(Fifth from left:) Mah Sing’s chairperson, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Siti Norma Binti Yaakob, Mah Sing Foundation’s chairman, Datuk Indera Syed Norulzaman bin Syed Kamarulzaman, group managing director Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Leong Hoy Kum, and KL mayor Tuan Haji Amin Nordin together with the top...
Three areas for investors to consider along the Klang Valley LRT Line 3
Shah Alam was the first planned city in Malaysia post-independence in 1957. This predominantly Malay enclave attracts a good mix of the old as well as the younger generation who prefer to live in landed homes.Contribute by Khalil AdisTHE LRT Bandar Utama–Klang Line was first announced by...
Picking the right office or shop
Contributed by Stephen ChinTHE purpose of Environology (formerly known as Feng Shui) is to find or construct a property that benefits the occupants. In residential properties, the priority is to create an environment that is harmonious and peaceful. The focus for commercial and industrial...
It’s time to pick the best developer in Johor
Vote for your best property developer by Aug 31 By: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myPETALING JAYA: Join us in celebrating Johor’s most inspiring property developments with your votes for The Best Choice awards at awards.starproperty.my/jewelsofjohor.StarProperty.my Awards 2018: Jewels of...
[Small House in a Big World] Are haunted houses the way to go?
By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myWith the current rise in property prices, real estate agents might consider exorcism as part of their additional skills.The land of Asia has always been rife with superstition and folklores. Unsurprisingly, Malaysia, with its melting pot of cultures and...