Contributed by Alan PoonIn my previous column, I talked about affordability as a choice when it comes to investing in properties. We increase our income to leverage more from the banks. The moment we recognise our ability to finance a specific range of properties, our choices become more evident as...

By Aisyah Suwardi From left: PLANMalaysia director general TPr Hjh Rokibah Bt Abdul Latif, Urbanice Malaysia chief executive Norliza Hashim, UN-Habitat executive director Datuk Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government deputy secretary general (Policy and...

Contributed by Ashly JacobKuala Lumpur skyline with the Petronas Towers and other skyscrapers.As one of the leading South East Asian countries, Malaysia province covers the Malay Peninsula as well as Borneo Island. The variety of fascinating juxtaposition of the busy urbanscape and serene natural...

Registration of Awards open until July 25 (Wednesday). Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar cutting the cake for his birthday celebration while Star Media Group chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow (left) and Star Media Group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Wong...

PETALING JAYA: With the aim to showcase the region’s finest real estate industry talents, boosting awareness and highlighting top quality agencies, agents and services, StarProperty.my Real Estate Awards (SREA) 2018 is now open for registration. The SREA premiered in 2017 and had played a...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myTHERE are many ways to solve an issue. As adults, we attempt a diplomatic solution for all our problems. However, when other means are exhausted, it is useful to know how one could take legal actions against difficult neighbours.Messrs Eunice Tan & Partners...

The column reflects the view of the writer.By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myLately, plastic straws are being abandoned all across the globe. Many eateries and cafes in Malaysia have started putting up signs that read ‘No straws’ and many people are opting for steel or bamboo straws....

By Aisyah Suwardi  The overall property market activity in Q1 2018 reported a healthy volume of transactions at 79,504 with a total value of RM35,173mil, said a report from National Property Information Centre (NAPIC).The number of transactions was 51.71% of the total volume of transactions in H1...

By Tharmini Kenas, Aisyah Suwardi, Ng Pau Ling and Hakim HassanBringing the general public closer to affordable housingTHE Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) recently announced its intention to submit a proposal to streamline the affordable housing projects in Malaysia under one programme...

By Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.myBuying a house should be a decision made consciously after weighing many factors, especially your financial situationOwning a house has become a symbol of financial stability. The pressure that society puts on those who start receiving monthly paychecks are...