Contributed by Prof Joe Choo (Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author)Most people are investing using their spare money, with the hope that the sum can multiply or grow.There are many forms of investment available in the market, and one of the most common are buying property - either...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.my Amazon Expert Philippe Ferrey displays a list of smart devices in the Amazon Alexa app on an iPad in an Amazon “experience centre” in Vallejo, California.TECHNOLOGY is improving, and with it, the borders between fantasy and reality are quickly...

Getting to know Building InspectionCompiled by: Tharmini Kenas tharmini@thestar.com.my Ask 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...

Contributed by Alan PoonNow that the election dust has settled, life goes on as usual, and business or investment communities which require much stability should be relieved that pre-planned events or projects can proceed without much uncertainty ahead. For those who had been holding on to their...

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...