LOOKING at Puchong today, it's hard to imagine it was once a quiet little town. Today, you will find a network of highways, shopping malls, row upon row of shophouses and residential properties ranging from terraced houses to condominiums to million-ringgit bungalows. Much of Puchong's growth has been driven by demand for properties, particularly residential, in the area.

PETALING JAYA:The government is investigating an alarming rise in fraudulent land transfers and development orders involving a number of local authorities nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Land Bhd, via wholly owned IJM Properties Sdn Bhd, is tightening its grip on the RM9 billion Bandar Rimbayu, formerly known as Canal City, after it proposed to buy another 10% stake in project developer Radiant Pillar Sdn Bhd (RPSB) for RM52.5 million cash.

RPSB is a 50:50 joint venture between IJML and KEB Builders Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR: Electrical and mechanical engineering company, YFG Bhd (formerly known as PJI Holdings Bhd), has received a letter of award for the construction and completion of a condominium development in Sabah for a contract sum of RM255.9 million.

LOS ANGELES: Jan Brzeski stands in a sun-filled, beautifully refurbished living room high in the Hollywood Hills, looking out at a swimming pool and, kilometres below, stunning views of Los Angeles.

THE iconic Hilton Petaling Jaya — the longest managed Hilton property in Malaysia — is a popular landmark to most Klang Valley folks, thanks to its strategic location along Jalan Barat and beside the busy Federal Highway. The hotel recently underwent a major RM50 million refurbishment.

NOT one to rest on its laurels, property giant Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) recently introduced the much-anticipated City of Elmina ahead of its official launch next June. The 5,000-acre City of Elmina is a regional grouping of townships.

KUALA LUMPUR: I&P Group Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd, achieved a take-up of 71% for its latest serviced residence within its Eight Kinrara development, also known as phase 4D6C in Bandar Kinrara. Sales were concluded via balloting during an official launch on July 6.

KUALA LUMPUR: Mulpha International Bhd received RM50 million for 10 pre-selected bungalow lots at its Leisure Farm development in Johor via a tender process. The reserve price ranged from RM2.03 million to RM6.93 million or RM115 to RM150 psf.