BY WONG PEK MEIA signboard informing the public that the council will be introducing coupon parking system near the Taman Maju Jaya morning market.— WONG PEK MEI/The StarSMALL traders, businesses and customers are appealing to the Selangor state government and Ampang Jaya Municipal Council...

(From right) Phee sharing a light moment with Shariful and state exco member Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim (PKR- Batu Maung) at the Penang state assembly.AT least 50,000 housing units are needed by 2030 to cater to the growing population of Penang which is expected to reach 2.3 million.State...

Edited by JONATHAN ROBERTS Assisted by CHRISTOPHER CHANChristopher Chan, Associate Director and Registered Estate Agent with Hartamas Real Estate Group.IN a recent Propwall REN (real estate negotiator) day held at Menara Star, keynote speaker Christopher Chan spoke on the history of land ownership...

BY EUGENE MAHALINGAMTHE subdued property market is expected to cause prices of luxury condominiums, especially those within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), to remain soft over the near term.Nevertheless, some see the soft market as an opportunity to attract buyers or investors, if not tenants,...

BY TOH KAR INNCompany feels confident after winning Procter & Gamble, Anakku distribution rightsCONSUMER packaged goods distributor Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (KTC) is looking to a stronger year ahead, having been awarded several distribution rights and being on track to grow its...

BY GURMEET KAUR  and YVONNE TANChong: ‘A crisis comes every seven to 10 years and should never be wasted.’Maybank Kim Eng’s strategy to grow when others are cautious is paying offMARKETS were falling and the global stage was in turmoil as it became apparent on that Wednesday morning that...

BY THEAN LEE CHENGDevelopers pick this option due to slow local sales, weak ringgit and oversupply situationIT was obvious from her attire and accent that she was not local. Her voice rose several decibels in her excitement.Buying a property can be a rather emotional affair. What more when it is in...

Great honour: Leong has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Property Development.PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd group managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Property Development at the Eighth World...

BY EUGENE MAHALINGAMWHILE a prime location such as the KL City Centre (KLCC) area will never be out of favour, a well-known brand is just as important.Tan & Tan Developments Bhd, a household name within the high-end condominium segment, is optimistic about the near-term outlook for its Stonor...

FOLLOWING the footsteps of several developers, Mah Sing Group Bhd and Tropicana Corp Bhd are stepping up their marketing strategies by offering tailored financing schemes to boost sales.Mah Sing has launched a deferred financing plan under its “easy home ownership” campaign, known as Lock and...