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Analyst: YNH’s disposal of medical facility timely
BY EUGENE MAHALINGAMPETALING JAYA: Property developer YNH Property Bhd’s move to dispose of a medical facility in Perak for RM63mil could be seen as a move by the company to pare down debt and improve future earnings, in light of the challenging market conditions.A property analyst said the...
Call for more parking space
Oh (in blue) with other Gerakan members distributing calendars at the Bayan Baru wet market and hawker complex, Penang.PENANG Gerakan has urged the Penang Island City Council to create more parking spaces at the Bayan Baru wet market and hawker complex.State Gerakan vice-chairman Oh Tong Keong said...
Constant water cuts frustrate residents Bandar Puteri Puchong folk want clear reason for problem
BY RAEFAH AB RAHMANThe meter showing the water level at the main water tank in Bandar Puteri Puchong. Residents say no action has been taken to solve the issue. — SHAARI CHE MAT/ The StarRESIDENTS of Bandar Puteri Puchong are fed up with frequent water disruptions over the past few months.The...
Transforming Riverwalk Village
Students of The One Academy takes part in the Riverwalk Village painting project.PETALING JAYA: Riverwalk Village, located at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, formerly known as Jalan Ipoh, recently unveiled its new look.According to statement, the uplift project, themed Muhibbah (Harmony), was a joint...
Second stop-work order issued for Section 17 project
BY BRENDA CH'NGAnother stop-work order has been issued to the developer of a mixed-development project in Section 17, after cement rained down on morning market traders along Jalan 17/29 on Saturday.The first stop-work order was issued in April this year when part of the fixtures almost came...
Land acquisition for HSR project likely to be done late next year
BY MENG YEW CHOONGKUALA LUMPUR: Land acquisition for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail (HSR) project will most likely take place by the third quarter of next year, following public display of the alignment by the middle of the year, said MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd.MyHSR Corp is the agency...
Development and human actions pollute wetland in Putrajaya
BY GRACE CHENAlgal bloom at the Putrajaya Lake early this year. — filepicMALAYSIA’s federal administrative capital of Putrajaya is not a sanctuary to only people; it was discovered that the Putrajaya Wetlands Park was also a paradise for nearly 2,000 water birds from almost 200...
Challenging times for banks amid global economic uncertainties
BY YVONNE TAN and GURMEET KAURPETALING JAYA: While it will remain challenging for banks amid the global economic uncertainty, bankers are optimistic that the sector will see improved profitability next year after experiencing flat growth this year.They expected the improvement in performance to...
Modern comfort amid nature in Shah Alam
Johawaki Development offers exclusive residential retreat at Avanti Residences.All units at Avanti Residences are designed with stunning colours and architecture to create a modern exterior. By NURUL ASMUI MD AZMI asmui@ocision.comLEADING a more comfortable life is a dream of many. A new study...
HSR can power economic growth
BY MENG YEW CHOONGOn track: The Eurostar which was launched on Nov 14, 1994, is a high-speed railway service connecting England with France and Belgium. Malaysia is now planning the HSR project which will take commuters from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in 90 minutes, and targetted to commence...