As we welcome the start of Q2 for the year, many economic analysts and property experts would have already realised that their predictions on both the financial and real estate markets respectively, made since the onset of the new year, have changed.

The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) expressed its concerns over the plight of an estimated 25,000 real estate agents (REAs) and real estate negotiators (RENs).The movement control order (MCO) has brought the real estate fraternity to a standstill.Property agents and negotiators are...

By Kevin EichenbergerSleep is one of those things youngsters seem to think they can do without – but for those of us who do adulting on a daily basis, adequate rest can prove difficult to come by.World Sleep Day is on 15th March, so sleep is slightly more on our minds than usual – but in our...

By viktorchong@thestar.com.myMany are aware that the baking soda acts as a leavening agent for bread. But despite its mainstay purpose, this white powder can also be used for cleaning purposes. In fact, the ability of baking soda to clean almost every form of stain makes it a form of universal...

By Viktor Chong viktorchong@thestar.com.myThe long shadow of Covid-19 has spread across the entire globe, bringing about a temporary recession on an international level. As it continues to hopscotch about continents unchecked, local industries are feeling the pinch on both the macro and micro...

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government, abbreviated as KPKT, recently issued a circular to provide clarity to joint management bodies (JMBs) and Management Corporations (MCs) as to the operations within a stratified development during the movement control order (MCO).

Shopping for detergents can be quite a chore, especially with the multitude of cleaning agents we buy to clean the house—one for the floor, another for the dishes and more for the sofa or toilet.But why bother with all these products when baking soda could assume the role of all these cleaning...

With the Movement Control Order (MCO) in place to curb the spread of Covid-19, life seems to have shrunk to the four walls of one’s home. The MCO has thrown a wrench into the gears of our lifestyle. For many Malaysians, this is a trying time indeed. On the flip side, a number will have to...

Malaysian house prices have been in a continuous upward trend since 1990, and the rise of house prices can be distinguished into three distinct periods based on the magnitude and drivers that caused the impact.

“As a responsible corporate citizen, Mah Sing will continue to work hand-in-hand with the government and other relevant bodies to weather through this storm together,” Leong said.KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Bhd, together with its corporate responsibility arm Mah Sing Foundation (MSF), is...