The column reflects the view of the writerBy Aisyah SuwardiIF THERE’S one thing that Malaysia is known for, besides our various nasi lemak flavour, it is our abundance of public holidays.In total, I have calculated 19 official public holidays, and that doesn’t take into account the state...

By Tharmini Kenas We are now familiar with the term “Smart home”. With connectivity in our fingertips and the emergence of the “Internet of Things”, smart home is fast becoming a trendy term across the globe, though it is still considered as a novelty in Malaysia.If you are a very busy...

By Aisyah Suwardi PETALING JAYA: With a recorded 3% year-on-year (YoY) growth in the Greater Kuala Lumpur, an incoming supply of 6mil sq ft is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.According to the Savills World Research Asian Cities report, the amount of retail supply available in...

Contributed by Savills Malaysia managing director Datuk Paul KhongAerial view of Jalan Kelang Lama.Old Klang Road (OKR) is a neighbourhood that has established to become a mature suburb located on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur leading towards Port Klang.This is a long trunk road was originally...

Building inspection is your right!Compiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for all readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions http://bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty .This week, Canaan Building Inspection Sdn Bhd...

The column reflects the view of the writerBy Tharmini KenasRACE is one of the many taboo subjects that we are careful to talk about publicly in Malaysia. With the recent changes that happened, race and certain privileges that come with it are being discussed and debated openly.So, let’s look at...

Learning about our nation’s development for us to move forwardBy Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myNATION-BUILDING is a concept that focuses on the structure of the country and aims to deliver a national identity. Malaysians young and old have come together as a unified voice to rebuild...

Contributed by FundPlaces Pte Ltd COO & Co-founder Tan Kok KeongAustralia was the only country in The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to have avoided the economic recession for the past 25 years even as one financial crisis after another shook the world's economies....

By Aisyah SuwardiKPKT minister YB Zuraida Kamaruddin with secretary-general Datuk Mohammad Mantek (left) and National Housing department director-general Jayaselan A/L K.Navaratnam (right) during the press conference.PUTRAJAYA: The Minister of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Zuraida Kamaruddin...

By Aisyah SuwardiKPKT minister YB Zuraida Kamaruddin with secretary-general Datuk Mohammad Mantek (left) and Jagdeep Singh Deo A/L Karpal Singh (right) during the press conference.PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is planning to combine all existing housing projects by...