Bumiputera and Malay homebuyers can take advantage of the discount for Bumiputera-titled properties, but when it comes to loans, they are subjected to the same criteria as nonBumiputeras.To date, there are no specific loans given to buyers of Bumi lots and they have to contend with the current...

What will it take to switch the negative view of Bumi lots to positive ones?By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.my and Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myThis has been a sore topic for property developers, buyers and investors for decades since its enactment in the 1970s under Malaysia’s...

By Vigneswar RajasurianPeople are increasingly switching to a lifestyle of planting their own herbs and vegetables in their gardens to become more self-sufficient and promote environmental-conscious habits.Growing your own herbs and vegetables also provides better food security during a...

Malaysia’s property landscape has not been left unscathed by the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. But with the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in effect and more Malaysians returning to work, the focus for the property sector is bouncing back.The pandemic and consequent MCO, which...

The inaugural StarProperty Stay-At-New-Home Digital Fair 2020 has drawn a good digital crowd of potential buyers with its listing of reputable property developers displaying their projects.Launched on May 28, the digital fair plays a vital role to revolutionise the way property will be bought and...

By Nur Fairuza SyahiraWith more homebuyers looking at urban lifestyles nowadays, more housing developers are quick to emphasise on the importance of healthy living alongside their modern housing projects.By providing green areas or parks in residential areas, homebuyers can be more relaxed in such...

IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOI Properties) is anticipating that its projects in the pipeline in strategic locations around Malaysia will continue to draw prospective buyers as the economy gradually improves post-conditional movement control order (CMCO). Announcing its Q3 2020 results, which saw the...

As part of its on-going transformation journey and business continuity plans, Mah Sing Group Bhd is strengthening its digitalisation initiatives by accelerating capabilities to market products digitally amid the current challenging market environment due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Vigneswar RajasurianMost people are aware that effective branding can promote recognition for businesses, products and even events. If a brand is consistent and easy to recognise, it can help people feel more at ease doing business with such reputable companies or purchasing their products.It is...

Strategically located in KL North, 99 Residence offers luxury and affordable living options to the urban dweller. This seven-acre development exudes a ‘New Age’ look with an elaborate guard house design at the entrance, modern façade finishes and stylish landscaping- all guarded by a seven to...