GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said he is willing to meet Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to discuss the infrastructure for the proposed third bridge linking Gurney Drive and Bagan Ajam.He said the state government was willing to provide the ministry the initial plan of an...

BY JOY LEE(Left) Koong says the situation has not reached a detrimental stage yet. Hon has noticed an increase in requests by its clients to restructure loans beginning late last year.SMEs are struggling to pay debts and find extra funds as banks get tough with loan approvals, JOY LEE reports.SMALL...

A council staff member (left) explaining waste separation measures to the residents during the launch at Astaka Batu Maung, Penang.BATU MAUNG is the first constituency in Penang to officially launch the waste separation at source policy, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.“We plan to create...

(Front row, from second left) council secretary Ang Aing Thye and Patahiyah posing with the winners of the lucky draw at Komtar, Penang.FROM early next month, property owners who fail to pay their assessment arrears within a stipulated time will have their movable assets seized by the Penang Island...

Mohamed Khaled (right) visiting Kampung Kuala Masai.JOHOR BARU: The state government, through Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), has identified a total of 17 traditional villages in Iskandar Malaysia for a pilot project to preserve and further develop them.Johor Mentri Besar Datuk...

BY FOONG PEK YEEA majority of the residents in Jerlun New Village comprise the elderly and young children. — Photos: foong pek yee/the StarRUBBER tapper Weng Chong San knows every nook and corner of his village.His latest findings included a broken fire hydrant and poorly patched roads.“Many...

Industry experts crown this property as one of the most worthwhile investments of 2016.By Viknesh Ashley Harbour City Resort Suite aerial view in the evening.HATTEN GROUP, Malaysia’s fastest-growing developer in the southern region, is resetting the benchmark with its multi-award-winning...

PETALING JAYA: When purchasing a residential property, many first-time home buyers fail to realise that they can rely on the asset for more than one purpose.The main purpose is of course to have a roof above one’s head besides treating the property as an investment.VKA Wealth Planners Sdn Bhd...

Unrivalled lifestyle and convenience await at IJM Land and Amona Development’s Pantai Sentral Park, Kuala Lumpur’s One and Only Urban Forest City.A truly defining natural landmark bordering forest and city.Finding a place that has a conducive living environment and is easily accessible to Kuala...

Bandar Utama Development creates ideal living via 9 Bukit Utama, Petaling Jaya.9 Bukit Utama, view from Golf Club.By Viknesh Ashley 9 Bukit Utama is strategically located within the affluent neighbourhood of Bandar Utama, a location envied by many and a sanctuary for the privileged few. The...