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Mah Sing profit jumps for third quarter
BY S. PUSPADEVIPETALING JAYA: Property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd saw a 8.9% jump in net profit to RM91.89mil for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2016 from RM84.40mil in the same quarter a year ago.This was achieved on the back of a lower revenue of almost 5% at RM732.37mil from RM770.74mil, a...
IOI Prop’s Marina Bay land purchase raises eyebrows
BY THEAN LEE CHENG IT is obvious that IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) was determined and focused in its bid for the Central Boulevard land in Singapore’s Marina Bay area.It is also “understandable” that the deal raised quite a few eyebrows among shareholders and other parties given its...
Subsidy for ‘friendly homes’ to increase, says PM
BY WANI MUTHIAHHome visit: Najib is all smiles during a meeting with RMR1M homeowners at RTB Bukit Changgan in Kuala Langat. Also present was Noh (far left).KUALA LANGAT: More people from the low income group will be able to own homes once the Government increases the subsidy for the...
‘Conservation area will be four times Penang island size’
BY RUBEN SARIOOrang utan observed in the jungle of Sandakan. KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is piecing together a conservation area that will eventually become a key biodiversity zone about four times the size of Penang island.State Forestry Department director Datuk Sam Mannan said the Kuamut Forest...
‘Safe haven’ assets now in demand
Wide variety: Visitors checking out development projects at the StarProperty.my Fair at the KL Convention Centre.KUALA LUMPUR: Assets seen as “safe havens” are in demand now that there is a financial rollercoaster in view of the state of the global economy and foreign exchange rate.Knight Frank...
Shah Alam has much to offer
PKNS collaborated with StarProperty.my to put together an exciting event for the public.The public gathering around the various booths showcasing the real estate collection of PKNS.BY CAITLYN NG LI YUINSINCE its inception in 1964, the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has built more...
IOI City Mall wins prestigious FIABCI-Malaysia award
THE premier largest shopping mall in southern Klang Valley, IOI City Mall, has emerged the winner of the prestigious FIABCI-Malaysia Property Award 2016 for Retail Category. The award is the latest recognition for the multi-award winning mall, which houses the world’s first indoor...
IJM Land’s grand jewels
Seremban 2, Bandar Rimbayu and Pantai Sentral Park are leading showcases at the fair. By Viknesh Ashley This time around, the StarProperty.my fair is organising a grand finale for 2016. This event takes place at hall 4 and 5 of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, from today until...
Sentul – Northern KL’s future crown jewel
River view from KL River City (Gombak River)Ekovest drives Sentul’s transformation with KL River City, Duke Highway and Park & Ride facilities.By Mak Kum Shi makks@thestar.com.myExcellence in connectivity, amenities and living environment are characteristics that are fast emerging in Sentul....
Higher priority for affordable properties
Seroja Hills is a 19-storey leasehold development comprises 256 units across two inter-connecting towers.Homes enabling quality lifestyles and connectivity are also in demand.Properties with the right pricing, excellent connectivity and are able to add value to the quality of life for residents,...