By Tharmini Kenas, Aisyah Suwardi, Ng Pau Ling and Hakim HassanBringing the general public closer to affordable housingTHE Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) recently announced its intention to submit a proposal to streamline the affordable housing projects in Malaysia under one programme...

By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myBuying a house should be a decision made consciously after weighing many factors, especially your financial situationOwning a house has become a symbol of financial stability. The pressure that society puts on those who start receiving monthly paychecks are...

Find out by using three formulas to calculate your level of affordabilityBy Ng Pau Ling pauline@thestar.com.my    Related topic: Ownership on the horizonRelated topic: Affordable issue across the globe

From Bogeumjari housing in S. Korea to leasing of public land in Turkey, many countries are focusing on affordable housingBy Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.my IT’S easy to assume that challenging housing matters in Malaysia are unique, but you’d be surprised at how similar lives in other...

By integrating excellent facilities, a cosy atmosphere, state-of-the-art security features and remarkable designs, these exceptional high-rise developments promote an exciting and engaging new lifestyle and has made the idea of living in the sky possible.BBCC Development Sdn Bhd: Bukit Bintang City...

Contributed by Wai Chong Khuan from Messrs Low and Partners A tenancy can no doubt generate a passive income for you. However, a lousy tenant may turn your property investment into a nightmare. If a tenant refuses to pay rent but continues to stay on the premises, what can you, as a landlord...

For developments that screams wow all over the place. These remarkable developments boast exceptional designs and architecture that manifest bona fide elegance and modern innovation. Built to be different and iconic in every way possible, these are the developments that set themselves apart from...

PETALING JAYA: Themed 'KUALA LUMPUR: TODAY & BEYOND’, the 10th series of the ‘International Conference on World Class Sustainable Cities 2018 (WCSC 2018)' is set to be held on Sept 27 at the InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.WCSC is all set to create great livable and sustainable...

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Property received positive response with 65% bookings and 90% of the registrants signing the sales and purchase agreement during the exclusive preview of its Sunway GEOLake Residences.The exclusive preview for Sunway GEOLake Residences was held in Menara Sunway“With its...

PETALING JAYA: The International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition (ARCHIDEX)  is back for its 19th edition from July 4 to 7 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.One of the highlights of this year’s ARCHIDEX is the Taiwan Excellence booth, showcasing the highest accolades awarded...