WHILE "building green" has become a common phrase in developing and developed nations that uphold the sustainability cause, some forget that it only became an accepted practice thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated proponents.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 2): The results of the latest survey conducted
by the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) showed
that outlook for the property market is positive for the second half of
the year. 
This optimistic outlook is expected to continue on into the first half of 2014. However,

WHAT do you do when it gets dark and you cannot afford to turn on the lights?

WHEN it comes to sustainability, we must walk the talk," says Datuk Abd Wahab Maskan, managing director of Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP).It's clear from his enthusiasm that Wahab has wholeheartedly embraced and enforces Sime Darby Group's tagline, "Developing Sustainable Futures". "No one will say there shouldn't be a sustainable programme in the world today.

THE Johor Baru residential market continues to heat up in 2Q2013. In the secondary market, the Nusajaya/Skudai areas (within Flagship B and E of Iskandar Malaysia) areas lead the way in terms of highest appreciation quarter on quarter, followed by Tebrau/Kempas.

PETALING JAYA: Lanson Place Hospitality Management Ltd, a Hong Kong-based premium hospitality investment and management brand in Asia, unveiled its latest pride and joy — Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon serviced residences, in Kuala Lumpur on August 21.Lanson Place executive director Karen Li and Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon Serviced Residences regional general manager Anson Chan launched the group's la

MELAKA: Hatten Group Sdn Bhd is presently working on the development of several new projects in Melaka, including Ivory Cove Resort, Hatten Melaka and Double Tree by Hilton. The total gross development value of its portfolio is more than RM3 billion."We are still acquiring new landbank to develop future commercial and residential projects and our current order book has been filled, up to 2020.

TAIPING: Four houseowners who were supposed to have their homes auctioned on Monday had a last-minute reprieve, thanks to none other than the bidders to their houses.