PETALING JAYA: On August 20, it would seem that homebuyers were not deterred by the economic downturn and lacklustre property forecasts by property gurus. They came out in droves to purchase a unit in Petaling Jaya’s latest residential towers in the heart of Section 17, Biji Living.Many arrived...

BY GRACE CHENBreaking all the rules: The health department prohibits direct discharge of water from pipes into drains as well as washing plates or preparing food in back lanes. Only restaurants with fat, oil and grease (FOG) traps will be issued licences. This restaurant in Taman Megah, Cheras,...

BY JADE CHANContractors seen repairing the burst pipe along Jalan 17/1 in Section 17, Petaling Jaya. According to Syabas, water supply is expected to resume at 6am today. — Photos: JAROD LIM/The StarRESIDENTS and business operators in parts of Petaling Jaya experienced dry taps for the past two...

(From left) Oride (M) Sdn Bhd chief financial officer Nickmund Chow, chief executive officer Harry Wong, Sunsuria Berhad chief executive officer Koong Wai Seng, Xiamen University Malaysia academic affairs office deputy director Professor Dr. Ying Zhang and Sunsuria Berhad executive chairman Datuk...

BY JOSEPH CHINMRT Corp CEO Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar said this work package was one of the major ones for the construction of the SSP Line.KUALA LUMPUR: Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd has awarded a RM1.01bil work package for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line to a joint...

RESIDENTS in Damansara Utama will welcome a newly revamped park in Jalan SS20/12 by end of the month.The park, which was upgraded to “active field” status, will be equipped with a gazebo, new walkway, proper lighting and outdoor exercise equipment such as parallel bars and taiji wheel.Resident...

BY JAROD LIMHafiz will be representing TTDI residents and park lovers with a legal team at the hearing on Aug 29.TAMAN Tun Dr Ismail residents have been invited by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to attend a hearing on Aug 29 with regards to their objection to the proposed high-rise development near...

BY JAROD LIMLeong (left) consulting with Lau (centre) on the next course of action while other tenants look on.PEOPLE’S Housing Project (PPR) Pekan Kepong tenants, who received tenancy agreement termination notices, have urged Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to reconsider the decision as they want...

Joe FlizzowPETALING JAYA: A uniquely curated event with something for every taste, Medini Live! 2016 is back and set to be an experience to remember.Taking place in the thriving new township of Medini in Iskandar Puteri, the event will be held at the Mall of Medini on August 27 and 28. It will...

One of S P Setia's upcoming major launches is the Maison Carnegie luxury apartment project, its third property launch in Melbourne.KUALA LUMPUR: S P Setia Bhd, which achieved sales of RM1.35bil for the first seven months of this year, has revised its sales target for this financial year ended Dec...