It is unfortunately not unusual for unscrupulous individuals and groups to take advantage of situations like the current Covid-19 outbreak to cheat or steal from people who are already living in fear. From the fake face masks scam, which has tricked many unsuspecting buyers, comes deadlier scams....

Raising the bars of liveability in KL northJL99 Group’s latest project is 99 Residence, which has a gross development value of RM800mil.Property developer JL99 Group is looking confidently towards the future, knowing that its presence will set a precedent for other developments. Its latest...

Vibrancy, community engagement and easy accessibility are the essences of good placemaking.Offering delectable Malaysian food and family-friendly activities, Discovery Park is set to be Malaysia’s new tourism hub.A town can mean so many different things to various group of people. What is...

By Vigneswar RajasurianWith the progress of technology, a new wave of home appliances has upped the game when it comes to helping you minimise the spread of bacteria germs and most viruses.First, it’s best to note that products and appliances are often advertised as 99.9% effective against...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myWith the movement control order (MCO) being extended for another two weeks, Malaysians will be spending an unprecedented amount of time at home. These are trying times, and despite the inconvenience, we must do our part in battling the virus by staying at...

By Vigneswar RajasurianUPDATE: The first round of the contest has been extended until April 30, 2020.Omni-channel property platform provider StarProperty Sdn Bhd is launching a series of homebound contests beginning with a home cooking contest.Called the ‘StarProperty Stay At Home Contest’, the...

Tay said architects and other professional firms are unable to meet the current wage subsidies.KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) is urging the government for further immediate cash flow measures for employers to relieve struggling professional services firms which are unable...

Self-branding is important, said Chan.There is an adage pointing out that sharing is caring and in this turbulent times the property industry is going through, this aphorism is more crucial than ever.Hartamas Real Estate (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd associate director Christopher Chan believes this to be...

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) on April 7 revised the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on stratified properties. Much of the contents remain the same, but the numbering of paragraphs have been rectified to show the correct sequence from FAQ 14 onward. Issues relating to the...

The house you purchase may come with a side patch of land, one that left unattended will play nursery to weeds and maybe grass if you are lucky. But with a bit of green touch, a house owner can work up a bounty that is aesthetically pleasing and rewarding at the same time. With dedication and a...