Crafts, cuisine and culture come together in a conservative city.BY CAITLYN NG LI YUIN liyuin@ocision.comTrishaw rider sending goods from Khadijah Market, Kota Bharu.ONE can expect to find Kota Baru, Kelantan's capital city, well-developed and filled with many places of interest, not to mention...

Holistic solutions needed to address the shortage problem.BY ANGIE NG angie@thestar.com.myS P Setia Bhd's Seri Baiduri Apartments in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, is a good model of a well-planned, affordable housing project. The apartments were sold for RM205,000 a unit when the project was launched in...

BY LEE YAN LI lylee@thestar.com.myBird's eye view of Mont Kiara.THE government’s cooling measures and the rejection by banks for end-financing have resulted in a pessimistic outlook on the property market in the first half of this year.However, property sales have risen about 19% in the second...

BY OH ING YEENAn artist’s impression of Phase 3C. The Aman Putri project has a park that is designed by award-winning landscape architect firm Malik Lip and Associates.FOLLOWING the success of its previous phases, PPC-Glomac Sdn Bhd is rolling out its latest Phase 3C 24x75 terrace houses.In an...

Landforms play important roles in the search of properties.PETALING JAYA: Beyond price, location and space considerations, landforms play important roles in the search for properties by prospec­tive owners and investors.Malaysian Institute of Geomancy Sciences (MINGS) president Professor Joe Choo...

BY ANGIE NGWITH uncertainties clouding the property market, the upcoming Prime Investment Forum to be held on May 8 at The Oak Room, Nexus, Bangsar South, will be able to shed some light on where the market is heading.The forum from 9am to 6pm is organised by StarProperty.my and sponsored by Mah...

Fulfilling communities’ hearts’ desires with Tropicana Heights Central Park.BY MAK KUM SHI makks@thestar.com.myTropicana Heights Central Park.TROPICANA Heights Central Park, with a lake in its midst, is the centrepiece of a township that combines convenience in accessibility together with a...

Unsustainable living depletes Earth’s resources.BY LEE YAN LIlylee@thestar.com.myHalimah (fifth from left) and Osman sharing the victorious moment with the prominent winners of the MLAA 2015.Landscape architects should lead the way in sustainable design development to address the environmental...

Highlighting Malaysia's unique heritage naturally.Scenic views of wide green plains with woods in the background.Although landscaping is a local authority requirement, it can add value to property developments and soften the views of constructed buildings.Madani Resources goes beyond this view and...

BY LEE YAN LITan advises newcomers to invest in both online and brick-and-mortar business.It might be easy for startups to enter the retail industry in Malaysia, but it doesn’t mean newcomers can just dive in without a second thought.The relatively low cost of rent, labour and renovation have...