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Selangor Dredging launches reside-and-purchase housing plan
The rooftop pool deck of Selangor Dredging's recently completed 38-unit, 10-storey condominium development in Ampang Hilir called Dedaun.KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Selangor Dredging Bhd (SDB) has launched its “Reside-and-Purchase” programme to provide greater opportunity for consumers to...
SDB unveils house-buying plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Selangor Dredging Bhd (SDB) has launched its “Reside-and-Purchase” programme to provide greater opportunity for consumers to own their dream homes.SDB said yesterday that RAP was the first programme of its kind by any developer in the country as it allowed...
Bank Negara in talks on financing for affordable homes
In a statement yesterday, Bank Negara said together with the state governments and banking industry they are working to align the criteria used in approving house financing and improve the affordability of the applicants.KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara said it has been engaging with various state...
Joyfully catering to compact living spaces
Sheikh Azrul with a lucky draw winner at the launch of Joy Design Studio in Bangsar.SHEIKH Azrul S.M Nasimuddin Kamal’s strong passion for architecture and interior design led him to set up Joy Design Studio’s first showroom in Setia Alam two years ago.“Joy Design Studio showcases furniture...
FXTM February Currencies Round-up
BY JAMEEL AHMADTHE market news in February continued to focus strongly on the oil markets, with headline attention remaining on the commodity and more specifically OPEC after four members of the committee group agreed to freeze their production levels. The aggressive oversupply in the markets...
Large crowd at open house
Lee (third from left) taking a group photo with some of the staff and a ‘monkey king’ during the Chinese New Year open house in Sebana Cove Sales Gallery in Permas Jaya.JOHOR BARU: Chinese New Year songs filled the air as hundreds turned up for IJM Land’s open house.Guests enjoyed a lion...
Guideline for new developments
A visitor looking at the excerpts of the DBKL Planning Guideline series during the launch at Menara DBKL.DBKL launches book on proper procedures for developers, professional bodies and the publicDEVELOPMENT planning is now easier with Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) series of Planning Guideline...
Water bill dilemma
BY SHEILA SRI PRIYAHOUSEBUYERS who bought units in condominiums built on commercial land are in a bind over their water tariff.Their water bill is based on commercial rates and they need to pay a minimum of RM36 a month regardless of whether they use the water.One such buyer is Olivia Lee, who...
CIDB and Rehda collaborate to promote sustainability
Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin (middle) witnessed the signing of MOC between Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid (left third) and Soam Heng Choon (right third).KUALA LUMPUR: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia and the Real Estate And Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia signed...
Embracing the Pearl of the Orient
Property speakers to share tips on Penang's real estate market.BY VIKNESH ASHLEYvikneshashley@thestar.com.myTHE charms of Penang will be put in the spotlight at the upcoming StarProperty.my forum on the Pearl of the Orient next month.To be held on March 12 in Cybertorium, Menara Star in Petaling...