1963 Shah Alam was formed at the site previously known as Sungai Renggam and was mostly an oil palm plantation.1978 Shah Alam was declared the capital of Selangor.1985The Shah Alam Lake Gardens, designed by landscape architect Fumiaki Takano, was the first public park to open in...

By Ng Pau LingThis 4,000-acre township is located on the western flank of Shah Alam and adjacent to Klang district. The area formerly known as North Hummock Estate was bought over by S P Setia in 2002. In 2004, S P Setia disposed of 614.26 acres to PKNS which has now branded that locale as Alam...

By Ng Pau LingGamuda Land is the leading developer of this 1,854-acre township sited in southern Shah Alam. The developer launched its earliest linked houses in Aranda and Oncidium precincts in August 1995 (partnering with DRB-Hicom Bhd) at the selling price of RM168,000 upwards.Spillover...

By Ng Pau LingNESTLED within the well-established neighbourhood of Kota Kemuning, lies the 18-hole Bukit Kemuning Golf and Country Resort developed by Amverton Bhd. The golf course is one of the earliest developments in the area, with its first tee-off in 1993.Amverton Bhd is one of the pioneer...

Elevating quality of life amidst the urban landscapeFusing into a beautiful oasisRyan & Miho, OSK Property’s latest serviced apartment fills the gap of a private residential enclave at Section 13, Petaling Jaya. Ryan is primarily a Turkish name meaning oasis which carries a strong personality of...

Contributed by Prof Joe Choo (Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author)In the world of everyday affairs, not all goes as planned. Some worry about the safety of their houses, health and environment, yet some worry about their finance. Therefore security is the process to protect and...

Contributed by real estate practitioner Raphael WongSOCIAL MEDIA is one of the fastest and least expensive ways to reach a large audience with minimal effort, giving you the opportunity to boost your business.With a strong online presence, real estate agents can connect with the customers. Here are...

Top Prize Winners for Lantern Making Contest 2018 (from left Danny Lee, General Manager of Sunway Velocity Mall, Yap Yoke Keow, 1st Runner Up, Kevin Tan, COO of Sunway Malls, Chong Chit Keong, Grand Prize Winner, Cheah Sing Sing, 2nd Runner Up, KS Wong, Senior General Manager of Sunway Velocity...

Better safe than sorry, so get your home inspectedCompiled by Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myAsk Me Anything is a platform for readers to ask about all things property. If you have any inquiries, key in your questions at bit.ly/AskMeAnythingProperty. This week, Canaan Building Inspection...

How safety and security factors can affect house pricesBy Hakim Hassan and Tharmini KenasTO house buyers, safety and security rank high in their list of criteria when deciding on a purchase.Considering that the loan repayment would take decades, buyers want some assurance that the house they are...