By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myWith Singapore’s burgeoning wealth, job opportunities and higher exchange rate, it is normal for the Lion City to eclipse the state of Johor Darul Ta’zim (in the minds of most Malaysians). However, Johor’s rising status as a developed state is pushing...

PETALING JAYA: Johor, which made headlines last year as the state with the highest number of overhang properties, now takes the No. 2 spot, after Selangor, with the most transactions sealed in Q1 2018.According to a report by the National Property Information Centre, of the recorded 10,058...

Contributed by John TanWith 68.2mil sq ft of retail space through 255 malls in the Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya) at the end of 2016 and more coming up, it raises the question of which will do well and which will not?Several factors are involved in the making of a great mall...

A family taking pictures at Legoland during a visit.CONTRIBUTING over RM11.4bil to the tourism industry, Johor has several factors that made it possible to grab the number three spot, behind Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, in attracting tourists to Malaysia.As the southern-most state in peninsular...

VYING to be the brightest star in northern Malaysia, these developments showcase a balance between the intrinsic values that house buyers covet. A blend of proximity, connectivity and creative living space, these residential stars are bound to shineBukit Banyan, Sungai Petani, KedahBUKIT Banyan,...

LBS Bina’s RBBJ offers active and trendy living in Bukit JalilArtist's impression: RBBJ is LBS's vote of confidence on Bukit Jalil’s potential.BUKIT Jalil’s transformation began with the Commonwealth Games in 1998. Since then, the home of the country’s national stadium has continued to...

A transformation that involves the senses of sight, sound, smell and touchThe seating area with water fountain at the escalator lobby.PETALING JAYA: As a mall that has been in business for 21 years, Sunway Pyramid saw the strategic importance of creating experiences for their shoppers in face of...

By Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myWITH the proposal to rebrand 1Malaysia Housing Scheme (PR1MA) and streamline the public housing schemes looming on the horizon, it is worth looking into this high-profile schemes that have attracted attention since its launch. The idea looked good on paper. To...

An aerial view of Johor Baru city centre with Singapore in the background.Johor is an advantageous location for developers and investors alike.The state received added leverage when it was made the Southern Economic Corridor in 2006.“The presence of overseas developers has changed the landscape...

By Aisyah SuwardiRealising dreams: Puah (left) studying a plan at the IRDA office in Danga Bay as IRDA’s head of planning and compliance Maimunah Jaafar looks on.PETALING JAYA: Johor is in for a Golden Age the next 10 years after receiving several investment plans and initiatives from the Federal...