BY VIJENTHI NAIRThe three-storey neo-classical shophouses with ornate plaster garland, roof-top gables, and balustrades in Medan Pasar were built in the 1800s. —LOW LAY PHON /The StarMEDAN Pasar, simply translated as market square, in Kuala Lumpur was once bustling with commercial activity.Now,...

This year, the Selangor Smart Bus service will be extended to six councils, including MDHS. — filepicTHOSE in Hulu Selangor will finally get to enjoy free bus rides as the Selangor Smart Bus service will be expanded to the district starting tomorrow.Two buses, each with 40-passenger capacity,...

USJ 18 residents are waiting for their neighbourhood to be fenced up before the LRT station begins operationsMISCOMMUNICATION between Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) has left USJ 18 residents wondering when the promised fence will be built to separate...

Participants released fish into Emerald Lake in Sunway Iskandar.COMMUNITIES in Ipoh and Johor did their part in respecting Mother Nature by participating in the inaugural Race For A Better Planet 2016 organised by Sunway Property, in partnership with EcoKnights and Malaysian Environmental NGOs at...

Guests looking at a scale model of the Eco Bloom project after the opening of the show units in Simpang Ampat, Penang.HOME buyers, especially first- timers, are encouraged to visit the Eco Bloom condominium show units by Eco World Development Group Bhd located in Jalan Paboi, Simpang Ampat, Nibong...

Speaking at a briefing after the group’s talk titled “In the Spotlight” at Bursa Malaysia, Deputy chairman Datuk Eu Hong Chew said that I-Bhd is not in a stage to announce the latest project  yet.KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer I-Bhd is in talks with a few parties over a land deal for the...

BY MARTIN CARVALHOKUALA LUMPUR: The Penang government has put a stop to the feasibility study on the proposed 7.2km undersea tunnel linking Penang to Butterworth.Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd’s (CZBUCG) chairman Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli said the company had stopped its feasibility study...

Contract awards are expected to remain strong in 2H16 with the expected roll out of the RM5.3bil SUKE and RM4.2bil DASH highways, and the RM9bil Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) projects.KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Capital Research remains bullish on the construction sector in the second half of 2016...

Sime Darby Property's range of affordable to high-end products offers diverse choices. By LEE YAN LI Artist’s impression: Tenang at Bandar Ainsdale is one of the notable residential offerings of Sime Darby Property.As a commitment to provide sustainable products to all market segments in the...

BY SHALINI RAVINDRANWHETHER they are tied up, glued on, nailed or framed, one can see illegal advertisements everywhere – on streetlights, trees, and even road signs.From advertisements of upcoming events, and moneylender services to the sale of adult toys, such advertisements have become an...