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Spanner thrown in the works
BY: CHONG KAH YUANWork in progress: A land reclamation work in the Middle Bank, Penang. — BernamaBATU KAWAN: Land reclamation projects in Penang could soon come to a halt with the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry throwing a spanner in the works.Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman...
A look at 4 luxurious condominiums in Johor Bahru
BY: CAITLYN NG LI YUINPreviously, we had a look at a few luxury condominiums in the vibrant city of KL. Now, let's take a look at some of those found in Johor Bahru.Singapore recently made it to the top of a list that indicated the world's most expensive cities, according to an index gathered by...
More homes for the poor
KUANTAN: Pahang will build 30,000 units of houses under the 1Malaysia People's Housing Project (Prima).State Housing and Municipal Committee chairman Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the houses costing RM150,000 would be built at 70 locations."Currently two of the projects, at Gambang, Kuantan...
China developer to launch RM1.2bil project
BY: CHERYL POONew landmark: An artist’s impression of Agile Mont Kiara, a 10-acre freehold residential development by Agile Real Estate.PETALING JAYA: Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Agile Property Holdings Ltd is proving that there is good demand for Mont Kiara living by building a RM1.2bil...
Bina Puri gets RM95m Petronas job at Pengerang site
KUALA LUMPUR: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has secured a RM94.94mil contract for the civil works in a steam cracker complex at Petronas RM60bil Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Pengerang, Johor.The company said on Thursday works will begin in January 2016 and set to be...
DBKL offers flats to former Segambut Estate residents
KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is offering government housing to former residents of Segambut Estate under humanitarian grounds.Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan presented offer letters to 25 eligible families although it was not the Government’s practice to provide...
Skyworld to establish fitness haven
Meet Sky Arena, Setapak, Malaysia’s first community of the skies focusing on wellness.BY VIKNESH ASHLEYAn artist’s impression of the 9.4-acre Sports Complex at Sky Arena, Setapak.CITY living is truly inspiring, promising different experiences at every turn, offering bright and audacious...
Branded residences with a real difference
Renowned Hong Kong-based architect and designer Steve Leung brings his sophisticated brand of luxury to 8 Conlay.BY SHERRY KOHType E is one of the largest units in Tower A.WHEN you buy into a branded residence, you are also subscribing to the developer’s definition of luxury, which is often...
Developer wooing locals with attractive packages for new development
BY NORBAITI PHAHARORADZIAttractive buy: Yeo (third from right) at the three-day Setia Mega Exhibition in Johor Baru City Square which featured the newly launched gated and guarded Cycas Cluster houses. — NORBAITI PHAHARORADZI/The Star.JOHOR BARU: SP Setia Bhd Group aims to achieve about...
Local govts should not be involved in PPR management
BY PRIYA MENON AND VINCENT TANThe abandoned motorcycles that are a hazard to the children's safety.SELANGOR’S local authorities should focus on their core speciality of providing municipal services for residents instead of playing landlord and building superintendent for the People’s Housing...