It's an age-old debate, but the R.AGE team might just have uncovered definitive proof – there is racial discrimination in the Malaysian property market.Three R.AGE journalists, all of different races, called the same 30 property listings for their latest documentary, Racist Rentals.Close to 50%...

INDIAN residents in Bukit Raja, Selangor, are upset after some 50 graves were removed from a Hindu cemetery without prior warning, Malaysia Nanban reported.The cemetery has been there since 1963 for the Hindu communities living and working in four plantations in the area, said S. Kumaravel, a local...

The REAL in real estate agentsErick Kho (right) presenting a token to Lee Chee Leong (center) after the opening of the (MAREC'17) at Setia City Convention Center in Shah Alam. On the left is Lim Boon Ping.By Yoganeswari VellusamyMembers of the public using the services of unregistered brokers are...

PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Selangor is not involved in the concession agreement between the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) and contractor Redha Resources Sdn Bhd (RRSB) to the manage hostels at a local college, said Mais.The council denied the involvement of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris...

BY TAN SIN CHOWTHE iconic Komtar tower is set to earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s tallest mural.Five local artists have been engaged by Only World Group (OWG) to embark on the record-breaking feat starting from the middle of this month.Completion will take about...

Interweaving a sustainable township with the true essence of home.By VIKNESH ASHLEY vikneshashley@thestar.com.mySejati Residences.BEING caught up in the rat race, many of us constantly search for a suitable getaway that is close to home and doesn’t require much travelling. A place where we can...

In hot seat: Several cars, one of which is believed to be ferrying Abdul Latif, entering the MACC complex in Johor Baru.PETALING JAYA: Johor state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Latif Bandi has been arrested over the massive housing and land scandal in Johor.Abdul Latif was detained at about 11am...

BY SHEILA SRI PRIYAThe notice board on the proposed development along Jalan 16/11 in Phileo Damansara beside Menara Star.THE objection period for proposed projects by private developers in Petaling Jaya is only seven days.At the end of the objection period, a public hearing will be held to address...

PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Bhd is planning to sell convertible preferance shares as the property developer is seeking to raise up to RM165.66mil for projects in Selangor and Johor.The stock was unchanged yesterday at RM1.96 – its all-time high.The proposed rights issue entails the issuance of...

Tips on securing a home loan  By Yoganeswari VellusamyBuying or investing in a property is a crucial decision that involves a long-term financial commitment. With sufficient research and due diligence, one can accumulate wealth even in a softer market.The third series of Star-925, titled...