BY INTAN AMALINA MOHD ALIAn artist’s impression of the waiting area after the expansion.THRONGS of people lured by Penang Hill’s cooling air that seldom exceeds 25 degrees Celsius will soon enjoy a better train station at the foothill.There will be better retail outlets, larger waiting areas, a...

BY LOGEISWARY THEVADASSPatahiyah (right) and Jagdeep (batik shirt) looking at the toilet upgrading plan for blocks L, M and N at Taman Free School in Penang.FOLLOWING the installation of new lifts with closed-circuit television cameras and water pumps at three Taman Free School flat blocks, now,...

BY R. SEKARANSuthakar (right, in white cap) leading the residents in the ‘Black Sunday’ protest at Tanjung Court Condominium in Bandar Baru Air Itam, Penang. With them are (in white, from centre to left) Ramkarpal, Rayer and Yeoh. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The StarABOUT 200 residents of Tanjung...

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Equities Research is retaining its Hold call for WCT and target price of RM2 on fresh news that China-based Triumpher Steel Construction Group Ltd has initiated arbitration proceedings against WCT-Arabtec JV (50:50).Triumpher Steel is claiming RM131mil for subcontract works...

 KUALA LUMPUR: JF Apex Research expects Gadang, TRC Synergy, Sunway Construction, WCT and Sime Darby to be among the stocks to watch on Monday following the latest corporate news.Gadang has bagged the contract package worth RM952.09mil to build a viaduct guideway and other associated works from...

BY ZAZALI MUSAJOHOR BARU: Johor Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) welcomes the setting up of the Housing Advisory Panel committee (JPPP) by the state government.Johor Rehda branch chairman Datuk Steve Chong Yoon On said the association was willing to assist the state...

StarpropertyTV chats with the past president of Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA), Datuk Ng Seing Liong.Ng started his journey as a qualified accountant before getting into the construction industry recommended by his father.In this interview, he takes us through his...

Verdi proves “park living” possible within Malaysia’s Silicon Valley. By VIKNESH ASHLEY vikneshashley@thestar.com.myVerdi ResidenceUEM Sunrise Bhd has created an opportunity for a variety of home owners to become part of the eco-luxurious community of Symphony Hills in Cyberjaya, via the...

Choosing the right décor for your home is tricky business, one mistake can be an expensive time waster. While your home is a reflection of your personality, one cannot escape following the latest trends. Selecting the colours, designs, patterns and sizes can be a rigorous activity, but with some...

Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning incorporates luxuriant greenery to create an inviting peace and cozy environment that draws residents from their homes.By NURUL ASMUI MD AZMI asmui@thestar.com.myThe luxurious atmosphere enveloped the clubhouse with waving foliage and glistening water.STROLL in a...