News by Chin Wai Lun

The recently soft-launched Elmina Lakeside Mall attracted over 180,000 patrons throughout its opening week from Aug 22 to 29.

As the challenges faced by the construction industry are more complex than ever, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) president Oliver Wee Hiang Chyn urges industry players to embrace the disruption of technology and advocate for sustainability.

K.T.I. Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of KTI Landmark Bhd (KL:KTI), has appointed Knight Frank Property Management Sdn Bhd (KFPM) as the property management firm for its mixed-development project called The Logg in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

"This is especially important considering the significant multiplier effect on more than 140 industries, which will positively impact the overall economy."

Co-working and flex space provider WORQ, in a joint partnership with UOA Asset Management Sdn Bhd, has announced an expansion of its Menara UOA Bangsar outlet on Friday.

Nawawi Tie Leung Property Consultants Sdn Bhd announced the official opening of its new office at Menara JLand in Johor Bahru on Thursday to reinforce its position as a leading real estate consultancy in Southeast Asia, and to enhance its ability to facilitate cross-border investments and deliver comprehensive solutions to clients in Malaysia and Singapore.

The journey towards sustainable construction may be riddled with challenges, but with the sharing of knowledge and best practices at events such as The Edge Malaysia and YTL Cement's Sustainable Construction: The Next Level Symposium that was held on Wednesday at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, industry players can come together and look at how they can overcome such challenges and drive innovation.

Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Majestic Builders of the Majestic Group) conducted a topping-out ceremony for Majestic Residence last Friday.

Gamuda Land Bhd, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA), has unveiled a new home typology called the Park Homes — a first of its kind in Malaysia.

The certification criteria include the thermal performance of the building envelope, natural and mechanical ventilation, application of renewable energy, and other energy-efficient practices and features.