Property developer Platinum Victory Holding Sdn Bhd (Platinum Victory) is continuing with its stance to make properties within the reach of first-time homebuyers.Its latest Vista Essential Homes project, Vista Danau Kota, a development set on 3.7 acres of land was recently launched to help achieve...

One of the crucial questions that has arisen in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is how the disciplines of urban planning and architecture can respond with better and more rigorous designs to make our cities and buildings safer and more user-friendly during times of crises. To explore the answers...

Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI), a corporate body established under the Selangor State Government, has ended two decades of waiting for 203 Idaman Warisan homeowners with the key handover ceremony at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building. Formerly known as Taman Arcadia, this project...

Property developer OSK Property Bhd is set to launch its upcoming single-storey terrace houses, Desira, at its Iringan Bayu township in Seremban tomorrow (Aug 8). Since the launch of the township in 2018, it has garnered high interests from the Seremban community with encouraging take-up rates for...

Iconic structures that have a deeper meaningBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myMalaysia has no shortage of iconic buildings that hold regional and world titles. These include Petronas Twin Towers, which still holds the world’s tallest twin towers title, Malaysia’s tallest building Exchange...

Where to look, what to do and how to spendBy Vignswar Rajasurian vignes@thestar.com.myA modern take on a chillout corner inspired by the rattan furniture that we are so used to growing up in Malaysia. Image by The Makeover Guys.It hardly needs to be said that Malaysia is a rich melting pot of...

Buying houses has never been this easy. The inaugural StarProperty Stay-At-NewHome Virtual Fair 2020 is happening this Sept 17, allowing you the privilege to shop for properties at the comfort and safety of your own home. Sit back and relax as you browse through a catalogue of choice projects,...

By Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myWhile the full details of the reintroduced Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) have yet to be revealed, nearly everyone who is linked to the property industry is remaining hopeful. The residential market showed signs that it had bottomed out late last year, but the...

CREATING your own wardrobe with the help of a builder or by buying components and putting them together means you get exactly what you need.First, measure the space you have.You need to measure the height of the walls as well as the width. Your builder can measure to fit but if you’re buying...

By Viktor ChongIt is unsurprising that dogs hold the title of “Man’s Best Friend,” considering that they dispense love unconditionally. Having these four-legged companions around is a sure way to brighten your life, although they are very much capable of messing with your house.Not only are...