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Positive response for Azira in Bandar Bukit Raja
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property Bhd’s Azira, the latest residential product launched in Bandar Bukit Raja, received a positive response from the public with over 70% take-up rate recorded in just one weekend. Azira comprises 111 units of 20’ x 75’ double-storey link homes with a built-up...
Sarawak highway contractors told to buck up
KUCHING: Contractors involved in the Sarawak portion of the Pan- Borneo Highway project must improve traffic management and safety at their construction sites, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.He told the contractors to buck up following several road accidents.The contractors were told...
Building skyward solution for Kuala Lumpur’s population boom
City denizens are urged to take public transportation to reduce traffic congestion. — FAIHAN GHANI/The StarON THIS Federal Territories Day, Kuala Lumpur mayor Tan Sri Mohd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz (pic) wants city folk to be ready for the not-so-distant future of a federal capital that is an even...
Weida buyout offer deemed fair
Cash offer: Weida’s storage tank products. Founder and group chairman Datuk Lee Choon Chin has made a cash offer of RM2.40 per share to entitled shareholders to take the company private.PETALING JAYA: Despite the discount to its book value, the buyout offer for Weida (M) Bhd seems fair,...
Sime Darby Property announces new family benefits for employees
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property Bhd employees are set to enjoy enhanced work benefits with the launch of the company’s new family benefit program covering maternity, paternity and marriage support. Expectant mothers are now entitled to 90 calendar days of paid maternity leave instead of 60,...
Team Setia Pledges Against Bullism for #StandTogether Campaign
Team Setia came out in full force to pledge for the #StandTogether campaign (2)PETALING JAYA: More than 100 employees of SP Setia Bhd came together to record their pledge in support of the #StandTogether bullying prevention campaign recently at Setia City Mall. The nationwide campaign was launched...
Government’s Proposal to Lower the Current Housing Loan Interest Rate
PETALING JAYA: Real Estate Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) welcomes the recent proposal by the Government to reduce the housing loan interest rate.“We foresee that this will translate into an improved economic status for the rakyat as well as the industry and nation for the years...
JKG Land enters synergistic partnership with four top interior brands
By Tharmini KenasFrom left: Xu Xiaobing, Elma Lim, Teh Kean Ming, Lyu En, Robert Tan Hua Choon, Jackson Low, Audrey Ang and Akihiro OkumuraPETALING JAYA: JKG Land Bhd has signed a partnership agreement with Signature Kitchen, Teka, Daikin and Rubine. The signing ceremony was recently held at The...
What’s in for 2018 from a feng shui perspective by Prof. Joe Choo
Contributed by Prof. Joe Choo (Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author) When the year stem and root of 2018 combined, it produces a sound consonant which is wood. According to Gua 9 which is fire, then the element of 5 Cycle 6 Forces is fire. Therefore 2018 will be a very...
5 tips for first-time house buyers
Contributed by Alfred Chong (Lawyer)Buying your first house may be a daunting process with attention required for the following during the pre-purchase stage:-Determining whether to purchase a house under construction or a duly constructed by the Developer or in the alternative purchasing...