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Shedding Light on the Malaysian Property Outlook
National economy downturn could just spell the upper hand for genuine property buyers.By Viknesh Ashleyvikneshashley@thestar.com.myDespite the shaky market sentiment within the property sector in Malaysia, many first time home buyers are still looking for a suitable property offering.However a...
Singapore and Malaysia Rail line set to be completed in 2026
PUTRAJAYA: With the 2026 target set for the High Speed Rail service to be up and running, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong witnessed a key milestone for the project with the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) here.The MoU for the...
New trial bus route for PJ04 next month
More free bus ride by PJ City Council next month.THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will have a new trial route for the PJ City Bus – PJ04 – effective Aug 1.The route will connect the Taman Bahagia LRT station, Kampung Tunku and Sea Park.The trial period will end on Oct 31, after which the...
I-Bhd Q2 earnings up 72% to RM14.6m, boost from i-City
I-Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong.KUALA LUMPUR: I-Bhd posted earnings of RM14.68mil in the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, underpinned by its property development from the various projects in its i-City.It said on Wednesday the Q2, 2016 earnings were up 72.3% from the RM8.52mil a...
CapitaLand posts big drop in Q2 profit
ore income: CapitaLand’s higher revenue is due to better performance from Gurney Plaza in Penang.PETALING JAYA: Mall operator CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust (CMMT) posted a 52% drop in net profit to RM42.77mil or 2.11 sen per share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 from RM88.63mil or...
Kerjaya Prospek wins RM214mil construction job for Malacca projec
Artist's impression of The Apple and Courtyard by Marriott.PETALING JAYA: Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd (KPSB), a unit of Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd, has accepted a letter of award from Apple 99 Development Sdn Bhd to undertake work for The Apple and Courtyard by Marriott development project in...
City Hall scraps new parking charges for TTDI
City Hall imposed new parking rates in KL CBD on Monday but scrapped the new introduced fee for TTDI area in less than two days later.City Hall, following public outcry over the new parking charges in Kuala Lumpur, had scrapped the newly introduced rate at Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) area.The move...
MBSA looks at new point system to prevent delays in projects
BY PRIYA MENONTraders at the market in Section 5, Taman Sri Muda have been waiting for years for the new market to be built and they may get their wish granted by next year.THE Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is mulling the idea of introducing tighter criteria for contractors to prevent delays in...
Gamuda Land’s Jadite Suites gets top marks for quality
Top CONQUAS score for new material innovations in Jadite Suites.PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Land’s exclusive serviced apartment development, Jadite Suites, achieved the highest Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS) scores for construction quality and workmanship in Malaysia.Located within...
4 Steps to choosing the right paint colours
BY CAITLYN NG LI YUINliyuin@ocision.comIf you've ever admired the beauty of someone's home interior, chances are, the paint colours were carefully chosen in order to create an impact upon first impressions. You, too, can ensure your home goes from drab to fab with these 4 quick tips.When you buy a...