Providing a level playing field for local architects
LOOKING at old photos of Kuala Lumpur, one would notice that there were few tall buildings at the time.
Kuala Lumpur slips three spots to No. 20 in PwC's 'Cities of Opportunity' rankings
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): Kuala Lumpur slipped three spots to 20th out of 30 leading cities globally in this year’s "Cities of Opportunity" benchmarking, developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), released today.
BNM stands pat on key interest rate at 3%
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): As expected, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today kept its key policy rates unchanged at 3%.
L&G to launch properties worth over RM1.6 bil in next six months
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): Land & General Bhd (L&G) is aiming to launch projects worth more than RM1.
Room for another key rate cut by Bank Negara, say economists
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): Although the central bank’s governor indicated in July that the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no plans to cut the key rate further in the next few monetary policy meetings this year, economists argue there is still room for another round of easing.
A master of his craft
“You coming?” asks Professor Dr Jimmy Lim, founder and principal of Jimmy Lim Design, as he steps into his home office.
Taking Crest Builder to greater heights
CONTRACTOR-cum-developer Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, which has seen its earnings and revenue fluctuate from year to year, plans to reduce the fluctuations by staggering the timing of its property projects, says managing director Eric Yong Shang Ming.
Property sector to see some rules relaxation?
Property sector (Sept 5) Upgrade to neutral from underweight: Year to date (YTD), the Kuala Lumpur Property Index (KLPRP) is up by 2.
7 penthouses with private swimming pools
A penthouse that comes with its own sky garden with panoramic city views and a swimming pool —that would probably fit the description of luxury high-rise living.
The alluring Pentago House in Kampung Attap
With the mushrooming of high-rises and mixed-use developments in Kuala Lumpur, boutique landscape and architecture firm, Pentago, decided to take the road less travelled — it refurbished a heritage site to lodge its main office, Pentago House.
