THERE will be a temporary road closure on Saturday to pave the way for the George Town Heritage celebrations 2017 “Walk the Talk: Street Festival”.Nine roads will be closed at different times from 5pm to 10pm.To be closed from 7am to 11.59pm are Lebuh Acheh, Lebuh Ah Quee, Lebuh Armenian, Lebuh...

BY GRACE CHENA CHANNEL of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) drain pipes running along Jalan Reko in Kajang has become the subject of contention with nearby residents.Criticisms on the 2km-long drain network, which is still under construction, ranged from shoddy material quality to inadequate forethought on...

BY LO TERN CHERNGaping holes are visible at the roof of the pedestrian bridge over the Butterworth Outer Ring Road highway near Jalan Baru in Prai. — Photo: ASRI ABDUL GHANI/The StarTHE pedestrian bridge spanning 60m across the six lanes Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) in Prai is in a...

Majestec Security Screens offer security, insect screens, ventilation and clear vision.WITH Majestec premium security doors and windows, you have an effective way of keeping out unwanted “guests” such as intruders, pests and insects while allowing clear exterior views and ventilation.This...

KUALA LUMPUR: Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia will feature BEX-MCE Green Trails as its 2017 edition, during its trade exhibition for the green building market this September.BEX-MCE Green Trails is a specially curated site tour designed to provide a deeper experiential understanding of green building...

City of Dreams was named the Best Luxury Lifestyle Development at the Property Insight Prestigious Developer Awards 2016EWEIN Zenith Sdn Bhd’s City of Dreams (COD) on the north-eastern coast of Penang island is where the best in lifestyle luxury all come together.Within its pair of 38-storey...

By Sharmilah Deviy sharmilah@mystar.com.myFrom left: Mapex 2017 organization committee  Zulkifly Garib , Mapex 2017 organisation chairman Ng Seing Liong, National Housing Department deputy chief director operation Jayaseelan Navaratnam and National Housing Department director enforcement division...

BÖN Estates raises the real estate bar by going beyond shell and core with their homesGoh believes that the practice of meritocracy and open discussion is well-received by the members of his organisation.BÖN, a tibetan culture that celebrates unity of the five core elements of life – fire,...

Design and space solutions are weaved into The EstateThe resort-themed landscape offers multiple opportunities to relax and reflect with luxury cabanas, a tea garden and a sky deck at each tower.AS the hectic pace of urbanisation continues to take a toll on our work and private lives, homebuyers...

// // // Principal of Propedia Consultancy Sr Vicky How insists that the lack of understanding towards property buying is acting as a huge stumbling block for the younger generation to venture into the business of property investing.The jargons and terminologies may give people the impression that...