Business owners in Brickfields are lamenting the increasing rental rates in the area. — Photos: KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The StarBY BAVANI MWHEN a popular landmark closes shop after three decades in business, the buzz going around town will be all about why it is closing and what is coming up next?That is...

BY WANI MUTHIAH PICTURE this scenario. You are away in London and in need of an important document which is in your home.No one has a spare key to your place, meaning your friends or family have no access into the premises to get the document for you.But that will not be the case if your home is...

BY GRACE CHENThe ramp running into Sungai Langat off Jalan Kajang 8 in Taman Kajang Baru, Kajang A RAMP built for maintenance purposes running into Sungai Langat off Jalan Kajang 8 in Taman Kajang Baru, Kajang, has been identified as one of the causes of flood in six housing estates along the...

BY MELIZARANI T.SELVAHOUSEOWNERS in Jalan Tiong 16, Puchong Jaya are urging Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) to exclude them from its programmed to legalise home renovations.They said their homes were built long ago and most of them did not have the building and renovation plans to submit to...

BY VIJENTHI NAIRJinjang Utara longhouse residents at the briefing to explain the conditions for the purchase of units at PPR Seri Aman.AFTER 25 years, 815 families living in the dilapidated Jinjang Utara longhouses are finally in the            process of moving into their permanent homes in...

Be aware of the traps that may cost you your mortgage applicationBy Yuri AzraniBy Yuri AzraniWe have all heard of the horror stories from our uncles, our colleagues or from just about anyone wanting to buy a home. They show up at the bank with all the relevant documents and, BAM! Loan application...

// // // THE digital revolution has led to fierce disruption across various industries, most notably the transportation and hospitality industry.As for real estate, will technology be a friend or foe? Presently, one would only need a few clicks on their smartphones to obtain comprehensive...

BY SHEILA SRI PRIYAHUNDREDS of netizens are against the plan to remove the iconic smallest roundabout in Petaling Jaya.It was reported in StarMetro that Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) had plans to replace the Baiduri roundabout, better known as the Jalan 222 roundabout, with traffic...

Hill10 Residence is located on top of Double Tree by Hilton hotel, occupying the 24th to 43rd floors of the building.BY YURI AZRANIIF YOU are looking for exclusive properties to call your own, make yourself free from June 10 to 12, between 10am and 7pm for StarProperty.my Fair’s i-City...

Some may be unaware of committing an act of bankruptcyContributed by Messrs & Partners founder Eunice Tan Mui LeeTHE increase in the number of bankrupts in the country is a cause for concern. Businessmen, credit card holders, car owners, investors and guarantors receive bankruptcy notices when they...