By MAK KUM SHIThe LuxeTHE capital city of Kuala Lumpur presents a wide range of business, tourism and employment opportunities, but it presents its own set of challenges for those who want to grasp those opportunities as well.Therefore, compact homes with excellent value at competitive prices and...

BY SHALINI RAVINDRANResidents hope that the stalled sewerage upgrading work in Taman Melawati, Ampang will be completed soon as it is causing traffic congestion in the area.THE stalled sewerage upgrading work in Taman Melawati, Ampang resumes this month, said the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council...

(From left) RHB Bank Berhad Group Business and Transaction Banking head Datin Amy Ooi Swee Lian, Khairussaleh, Mohamed Khadar and group chief financial officer Chuah Eng Khoon at the signing ceremony.RHB Bank Berhad has signed a partnership agreement with Sogo (KL) Department Store Sdn Bhd to...

BY TOH KAR INNDomestic demand expected to spur economic activities in regionKUALA LUMPUR: Despite the outcome of Donald Trump’s presidency, Asia is expected to be the centre of growth, ultimately driven by domestic demand, according to an economist.Domestic demand in the region is improving and...

Ng Suee Lim (DAP-Sekinchan) has asked Selangor New Village Committee chairman Ean Yong Hian Wah to reduce the land premiums for new villages in the state.Ng said residents with expired leases found it difficult to pay the price of the premiums, that increased every year, and suggested that it be...

KUALA LUMPUR: WCT Holdings Bhd’s (WCT) recent RM896.4mil contract win from MRT Corporation has raised its orderbook level to a new high at RM4.7bil, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research said on Thursday.MRT Corp had awarded the work package V204 of the MRT2 line to WCT. The job scope...

Analysts approve of company’s acquisition of Penang freehold land for RM620milPETALING JAYA: Most analysts are positive on SP Setia Bhd’s recent winning bid to buy freehold land measuring about 1,675 acres in Penang for RM620.12mil as it marks the property developer’s maiden presence in...

BY DAVID TANSungai Petani project: (from left) Teo, Chew and Ooi showing the two-storey semi-D Eugenia 3 show house after the launch of Bukit Banyan township in Sungai Petani, Kedah yesterday. – MUSTAFA AHMAD/ The Star.A total of 4,480 property units will be built over 10 yearsSUNGAI PETANI:...

From left: Savills UK director (development) Tim Whitmey, Savills UK Christopher J. Marriott , Savills Malaysia Christopher Boyd, Savills UK manager Philip Garmon Jones, DAC Beachcroft partners David Manifould and Glen Ruddy.By Lee Yan LiWhile Brexit affected investors’ sentiment and made a...

RHB Research described the land purchase as a bold move by the new management team. KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Research Institute is positive on SP Setia’s acquisition of a 1,675-acre piece of land in Seberang Perai Utara, which is the mainland side of Penang state.It said on Thursday this acquisition is...