A transformation that involves the senses of sight, sound, smell and touchThe seating area with water fountain at the escalator lobby.PETALING JAYA: As a mall that has been in business for 21 years, Sunway Pyramid saw the strategic importance of creating experiences for their shoppers in face of...

By Hakim Hassan hakim@thestar.com.myWITH the proposal to rebrand 1Malaysia Housing Scheme (PR1MA) and streamline the public housing schemes looming on the horizon, it is worth looking into this high-profile schemes that have attracted attention since its launch. The idea looked good on paper. To...

An aerial view of Johor Baru city centre with Singapore in the background.Johor is an advantageous location for developers and investors alike.The state received added leverage when it was made the Southern Economic Corridor in 2006.“The presence of overseas developers has changed the landscape...

政府提出以销售及服务税（SST）来取代消费税，目前税率清单还未出炉，各行各业只能静观其变，即使房产发展商也不肯定SST会带来什么程度的冲击。森那美房产（SIMEPROP，5288）首席营运员拿督旺哈欣米强调，希望SST不会增加发...

By Aisyah SuwardiRealising dreams: Puah (left) studying a plan at the IRDA office in Danga Bay as IRDA’s head of planning and compliance Maimunah Jaafar looks on.PETALING JAYA: Johor is in for a Golden Age the next 10 years after receiving several investment plans and initiatives from the Federal...

Contributed by Stephen ChinFrom the very beginning of civilisation, Man has tried to understand nature and the world around him. He observed the skies, the land, the passage of time and developed theories on how to adapt to life and survive. Civilisations learned or perished from their...

The measures taken by the state government are aimed at ensuring a bright future for the next generationWITH the recent opening of the 160-year-old Shattuck St Mary’s school branch in Forest City International School, Johor continues to boost the state’s education sector.The school, which was...

PETALING JAYA: From 467th last year, Country Garden Holdings has improved on their position in the Fortune Global 500 list 2018 to 353rd, moving up 114 places. The company has also climbed up in the 2018 edition of the Forbes Global 2000 list to 143rd, jumping up 130 places from last year.The...

PETALING JAYA: SkyWorld Development Group was awarded the Best Structured Finance SUKUK by Asset Publishing and Research Ltd at The Asset Triple A Awards ceremony held at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.Andy with the Best Structured Finance SUKUK awardThe SUKUK program is recognised for: 1) the...

The Iconic Landmark In a True Bukit Bintang AddressTucked within the bustle of the city centre, along the prominent retail district which is Jalan Bukit Bintang is the new 3.76-acre freehold luxury residences  – Agile Bukit Bintang, a mixed development comprising SOVOs, commercial and...