By: THAVAMANI S. RETNAMAussie launch: (from left) Yap, Liew, Teow and Eco World Development Group Bhd executive director Liew Tian Xiong at the launch of the EcoWorld Gallery West Village, Parramatta, recently.FRESH off the Eco World brand making a splash in both the local and London property...

By: THEAN LEE CHENGUptrend: From the interest surrounding auctions, it is likely that prices of auctioned properties may be trending up.AT a recent property auction, a low-rise apartment with a price tag of RM18,000 was sold to a 30-something for RM22,000. It is unlikely she is going to stay. The...

PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary IJM Construction Sdn Bhd has bagged a 36-month construction job to build a 52-storey mixed commercial block worth RM455.5mil.The project, to be known as Equatorial Plaza is on Lot 1217, Seksyen 57, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.The letter...

By: INTAN FARHANA ZAINULWHILE the property sector may not be in vogue, several listed developers have diversified into other businesses that provide a cushion to the slowdown in property sales.One such company is Paramount Corp Bhd. Its other business is education, which promises growth prospects...

BY CAITLYN NG LI YUINIf you've ever walked into a home and felt your spirits lift, chances are that the owners have done a great job of selecting the right paint colours. You too can ensure your home goes from drab to fab with these 4 quick tips.Daily life is filled with the stresses that come...

BY CHOONG MEK ZHINZadil Hanief with a model of Residensi 22 Mont Kiara, one of the projects the developer is in the midst of building.UEM Sunrise Bhd says it will continue to come up with new property projects to meet the needs of people despite the hazy outlook of the economy, believing the...

BY KELLY TEYParticipants celebrating as they reach the finish line in the 6km Discovery Walk at Sunway Resort City during World Environment Day celebration in May.THERE’S a Chinese proverb that goes, “It is better to have good neighbours nearby than a distant cousin”.Perhaps, this is what...

Through the ‘Blooming Rewards Contest’, shoppers can be one of the 1,000 lucky winners to take home prizes worth RM500,000 with a minimum spending of RM100 in one receipt.WITH an extensive RM1bil transformation and an increased leasable space of 55.7 sq m, the all new Sunway Putra Mall,...

Ultra modern: Residents of the suites and residences can enjoy impressive facilities.TROPICANA 218 Macalister, strategically located in the heart of George Town, Penang, will be a coveted address that redefines urban living when completed in 2018.Taking shape on 2.1 acres (0.85ha) of freehold land...

PETALING JAYA: UEM Sunrise Bhd has revised its fund raising scheme after taking into account current weak market condition and its depressed share price.The company yesterday has offered to issue up to 793 million new UEMS-RCPS (redeemable convertible preferred shares) to controlling shareholder...