MASS Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has awarded the automatic fare collection (AFC) work package for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line to Indra Sistemas and Rasma Corporation Consortium.The consortium is made up of the Spanish public-listed multinational consulting and...

BY JOSEPH CHINBank Negara: "The implementation of BNM’s responsible financing guidelines serves to protect individuals’ interests."KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says the maximum housing loan tenure of 35 years is more than sufficient for borrowers to settle their housing loans by...

PUTRAJAYA: A maximum loan in­terest of 6% is considered fair rate for developers to charge house buyers.“We are still getting feedback to look on what is the acceptable rate. But roughly, based on early feedback, I think developers should impose up to 6% interest rate only,” said Urban...

PETALING JAYA: Relive the good old day with Tropicana Corporation Bhd’s ‘Sama-Sama’ campaign, in which a host of Eat.Play.Bond-themed activities will be held in its four sales galleries.The campaign will see 20 traditional games and over 50 games as whole to be hosted for 4 consecutive...

Traffic lights in front of Aeon Big have been removed and the road is now a loop.THERE will be changes to the traffic system at Jalan Kemajuan, Subang Jaya effective 7am today.With the traffic lights in front of Aeon Big hypermarket removed, the road will be turned into a loop.Subang Jaya...

KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be working with Khazanah Nasional Bhd to build an underpass from Taman Tugu to Taman Botani Perdana.The project also includes constructing 1,200 parking bays in the park. Both projects will cost about RM50mil.DBKL executive director (planning) Datuk Mohd Najib...

BY S. PUSPADEVIMD Low Gay Teck told StarBiz that while they were still in initial stages of drawing out plans for the land that the club house sits on, it’s time to unlock its potential value. PETALING JAYA: Land and General Bhd (L&G), the master developer of Bandar Sri Damansara township, plans...

By CAITLYN NG LI YUIN The allure of Putrajaya Wetlands will now be within reach of those who choose to make their home in Precinct 12, the latest gem from Putrajaya Holdings.Precinct 12 is located near to the Putrajaya Wetlands, a lush wonderland that is home to various flora and fauna.PUTRAJAYA...

By MAK KUM SHIEvents, research and education are key drivers for industry progress.Rehda Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip.THE empowerment of professionals and stakeholders is crucial for driving progress in the real estate industry.In Rehda Institute’s case, its three pillars on...

Is the developer being blacklisted by the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT)?Buying a house can be a lifetime commitment or a major investment, either way it is not a decision to be taken lightly.While there are many factors to consider when deciding when or where to...