An aerial view of Johor Baru city centre with Singapore in the background.Johor is an advantageous location for developers and investors alike.The state received added leverage when it was made the Southern Economic Corridor in 2006.“The presence of overseas developers has changed the landscape...

By Aisyah SuwardiRealising dreams: Puah (left) studying a plan at the IRDA office in Danga Bay as IRDA’s head of planning and compliance Maimunah Jaafar looks on.PETALING JAYA: Johor is in for a Golden Age the next 10 years after receiving several investment plans and initiatives from the Federal...

Contributed by Stephen ChinFrom the very beginning of civilisation, Man has tried to understand nature and the world around him. He observed the skies, the land, the passage of time and developed theories on how to adapt to life and survive. Civilisations learned or perished from their...

The measures taken by the state government are aimed at ensuring a bright future for the next generationWITH the recent opening of the 160-year-old Shattuck St Mary’s school branch in Forest City International School, Johor continues to boost the state’s education sector.The school, which was...

PETALING JAYA: From 467th last year, Country Garden Holdings has improved on their position in the Fortune Global 500 list 2018 to 353rd, moving up 114 places. The company has also climbed up in the 2018 edition of the Forbes Global 2000 list to 143rd, jumping up 130 places from last year.The...

PETALING JAYA: SkyWorld Development Group was awarded the Best Structured Finance SUKUK by Asset Publishing and Research Ltd at The Asset Triple A Awards ceremony held at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.Andy with the Best Structured Finance SUKUK awardThe SUKUK program is recognised for: 1) the...

The Iconic Landmark In a True Bukit Bintang AddressTucked within the bustle of the city centre, along the prominent retail district which is Jalan Bukit Bintang is the new 3.76-acre freehold luxury residences  – Agile Bukit Bintang, a mixed development comprising SOVOs, commercial and...

WITH an estimated population of 3.75 million, the Johor government has put in extra efforts to increase the employability rate of its citizens.The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under the Johor Skills Development Department’s master plan aims to train a skilled workforce...

PETALING JAYA: AYER Holdings Bhd and 80 volunteer students from Taylor’s Education Group, Chin Student Organisation and House of Joy, took part in a furniture building campaign at Foreston.Taylor's University students learning the proper method in handling a sanding machine.Chin Student...

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Property’s first townhouse development in Johor, Sunway Citrine Lakehomes Phase 2 received an enthusiastic response from purchasers in the first week of its launch.Sunway Iskandar Citrine Lakehomes townhouses, the first townhouse concept in Medini“Our team worked on a new...