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KUANTAN: Preliminary report of the landslide at Sungai Ruil Orang Asli settlement in Cameron Highlands does not show that it occured due to development or land clearing.

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said the landslide that killed seven people on Aug 7 has been categorised as a natural disaster.

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor MCA has described the home ownership scheme, introduced by the Selangor government under the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to enable the people in the state to own homes with a flexible premium payment, as a political ploy.

BANGKOK: Best Western International, the world's largest hotel chain — has awarded three of its Danish Hotels the Excellence In Quality 2011 award.

This award recognises Best Western properties that maintain a very high degree of quality in their hotels.

KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in UEM Land Holdings Bhd have dropped below the threshold of RM2.30 for the first time since the company's acquisition of Sunrise Bhd earlier this year. This will likely prompt holders of its redeemable convertible preference shares (RCPS) to engage in a wait-and-see exercise, as they may opt to wait for full redemption rather than convert them to shares.

After completing its last hotel acquisition just three months ago, CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDLHT) says it remains on the lookout for properties, particularly within Asia, given the growing economy and strong demand for accommodation as tourist numbers continue to rise.

I bought my first property almost a decade ago; shortly after being confirmed in my position at work. Like most people my age at the time, the tendency was to buy a property as soon as you can afford it.

KAJANG: GuocoLand (Malaysia) Bhd's latest offering Amandarii, comprising low-density boutique bungalows, will be located adjacent to Saujana Impian Golf and Country Club in Kajang.

GEORGE TOWN: Having been restored to its former glory after years of neglect, Penang's first "Great House", Suffolk House, is a heritage building worthy of public interest.

After a RM7 million restoration project completed in 2007, the Georgian-styled mansion today is managed by Badan Warisan Heritage Services Sdn Bhd, the corporate arm of Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM).

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