2018 will be the year for eclecticism, where nostalgia is reinvigorated in the world of interior design and we will see classic pieces rejoin the space with a modern touch.By NG PAU LING pauline@thestar.com.my Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers vice-president Ooi Boon Seong shares four...

By AISYAH SUWARDI aisyahs@thestar.com.myWhat it takes to become a professional real estate agentStylish businessman in a suit looking at the horizon. Photo of double exposure of the city. HorizontalMALAYSIA offers abundant job opportunities to those seeking a career. With a variety of industries...

Workers stand on the roof of a commercial building under construction in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. India and China have often jostled for influence in Nepal, a nation of 28 million people sandwiched between the two Asian giants. While Chinese investment in Nepal has surpassed...

By THARMINI KENAS tharmini@thestar.com.myStarProperty.my Buyers’ Sentiment Survey Report 2018 finds first-time buyers, upgraders and investors having different views on 201871.53% would not live in a place where it takes one to two hours of commuting time.54.85% would not buy a property where...

By THARMINI KENAS tharmini@thestar.com.myStarProperty.my Buyers’ Sentiment Survey Report 2018 finds first-time buyers, upgraders and investors having different views on 2018On the other hand, upgraders quoted lifestyle changes, income stability and insufficient space as the top three reasons...

By THARMINI KENAS tharmini@thestar.com.myStarProperty.my Buyers’ Sentiment SurveyReport  2018 finds first-time buyers, upgraders and investors having different views on 2018The survey shows 95.76% of investors currently own one to five properties, 3.51% own six to 10 properties and only 0.73%...

By THARMINI KENAS tharmini@thestar.com.myStarProperty.my Buyers’ Sentiment Survey Report 2018 finds first-time buyers, upgraders and investors having different views on 2018For starters, 60.58% of the first-time buyers are interested in a terraced landed property, followed by 58.05% who are...

By THARMINI KENAS tharmini@thestar.com.myStarProperty.my survey finds first-time buyers, upgraders and investors having different views on 2018Despite recent market sentiment signalling a soft property industry, first-time home-owners are still hopeful about purchasing their first landed...

The Light City will have a five-storey mall that provides up to 1.5mil sq ft of gross floor area.Experience metropolitan seafront living in a global integrated developmentTHE Light Waterfront Penang has rolled out its Season of Wow campaign to celebrate the festive seasons from last Christmas to...

Pointers on making sure the bank approves your applicationJerry Tang, managing director of De Bancco Group BhdSPEEDING up your loan application process is a crucial game plan, especially if you are trying to grab a good housing deal that is way below market price. However, first-time buyers may be...