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Old boys chip in for alma mater’s building project
Ong (sixth right) discussing the project’s progress with the old boys and redevelopment committee members near the construction site at St Xavier’s Institution in Lebuh Farquhar, Penang.THEY have no qualms about collecting funds among themselves when it comes to their alma mater in Penang.St...
57,503 new homes will be available in the state by 2023
MALACCA: A total of 57,503 affordable homes (RMM) will be made available in Malacca by the year 2023.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron said 27,000 units of RMM homes will be constructed by state government agencies while 30,000 more units will be completed by private developers.He also said...
‘Proper retail mix’ ensures success of shopping malls
BY S. PUSPADEVIPETALING JAYA: The oversupply of retail malls in Malaysia seems to be a rising issue now with the industry not only witnessing similar tenancy mix and offerings but also sudden closure of businesses while some postponing their openings.Weak consumer sentiment, intense competition for...
Essential questions for property buyers
Curiosity is an important attribute for people who intend to buy and invest in properties.Visitors checking out the housing projects offered by Ideal Property Group exhibition booth at the StarProperty.my Fair 2016 at Gurney Paragon Mall. starpic by GOH GAIK LEE/ The Star/ 23July 2016.HOW do laws...
Good prospects for KL residences
Prices of residential properties continue to rise.By MAK KUM SHIWHILE Kuala Lumpur’s property market had remained subdued in 2015, residential property prices have continued to rise moderately.According to the Ministry of Finance’s Valuation and Property Services Department’s (JPPH) property...
Choosing good locations and timings
Population growth and economic cycles can affect purchasing decisions. WHERE is a good place to buy property? When is the best time to obtain one? The answers to these questions are within issues of location and timing in the real estate industry.Ho Chin Soon Research Sdn Bhd chief executive...
Ekotitiwangsa’s magic comes alive
A revitalised river will once again be a prominent landmark as an ambitious project at Titiwangsa by Ekovest is underway to transform its land banks into a lively locale.Artist's rendering of a bird's eye view over the impressively futuristic development that is KL River City, located along the...
A new hotel in Putrajaya unveiled by Le Méridien
PUTRAJAYA: On August 18, Le Méridien Putrajaya, a new-build hotel situated in the heart of Putrajaya was unveiled by Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as the brand’s third hotel in Malaysia after Le Meridian Kuala Lumpur and Le Méridien Kota...
S P Setia previews Taman Seputeh villas
(L-R) Niche Development head of sales & marketing Daniel Ong, Soh and Niche Development deputy general manager Kam Tek Kong presenting Setia Sky Seputeh.PETALING JAYA: S P Setia Bhd previews its much anticipated Setia Sky Seputeh exclusive condominium development which will be built across 4.8...
Reassuring homebuyers with IJM Land’s hometips
First-of-its-kind Triple Insurance Protection Scheme for homebuyers introduced by IJM Land.Periwinkle neighbourhood with generous space.BY VIKNESH ASHLEY CLARENCEWHEN it comes to property purchases, homebuyers, especially first-timers are commonly faced with challenges.Unexpected life events can...