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KUCHING (March 15): Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem today announced that the state government had abolished payment of certain land quit rents.

WELL known for its enormous malls, Malaysia is a true shopaholic’s haven.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): I-Bhd unveiled its high-end 8 Kia Peng residences – its first project outside its flagship 72-acre i-City “ultrapolis” development in Shah Alam – in the city centre, which has a gross development value (GDV) of RM1 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) president Mohd Zulhemlee urged the authorities to raise the passing rate of professional architecture courses to solve the shortage of architects.

PETALING JAYA (March 14): Ikano Pte Ltd – which owns the IKEA franchise in Malaysia – will open its first store in Batu Kawan on Penang’s mainland in 3Q2018.

EVEN though many of the American Gen-Y considered owning a house as one of their ultimate life goals, many of them do not enjoy being a homeowner, a recent survey on American Gen-Y homeowners showed.

PETALING JAYA (Mar 13): The 2016 Sony World Photography Awards has shortlisted the submissions for its competition, which include some stunning architectural photography.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Real estate agency heads said Malaysia’s current political uncertainty remains among the biggest challenges to the real estate industry.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): As nine out of 10 property buyers are looking for real estate information through the Internet, property agents should enhance their presence through online platforms to reach more new clients, said the managing director of a global internet marketing company.

PETALING JAYA (March 11): Best Western Plus Kuching – international hotel operator Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ first foray into Sarawak’s capital – is expected to open in 2018, it said in a press release today.