The spirit of Penang
CAPTAIN Francis Light founded Penang in 1786 when he convinced the Sultan of Kedah, whose territory it was at the time, to cede the island to the British.
Spain’s real estate sees sharp rise in Asian investors
CRADLED by windswept coastlines, Spain has long drawn attention for its cultural heritage and art.
PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 3: What are developments priced in Jalan Ipoh?
• Today, we continue our focus on Jalan Ipoh’s non-landed homes by looking at average prices on a per square foot (psf) basis.
Mapex 2016 to showcase more than RM1.37b worth of properties
SEREMBAN (April 12): A total of 2,215 properties worth over RM1.
Mandatory to achieve IBS score of 70 in construction industry, says Najib
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): It is now mandatory for all government projects costing RM10 million and more, and private sector ventures of RM50 million and above, to hit an Industrialised Building System (IBS) score of 70, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured).
LBS Bina's earnings could rise moderately from 2Q16, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): LBS Bina Group Bhd's share acquisition of ML Global Bhd could see its earnings increase moderately by 5% to 6% beginning from the second or third quarter of financial year 2016 with the full consolidation of the latter's account, according to a research report.
Worst is over for Malaysian property market, says Mah Sing
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Mah Sing Group Bhd sees the worst to be over for the Malaysian property market as various market indicators appear to have bottomed out with residential property transactions seen to be contracting at a slower pace, while growth in house prices moderates.
Architect of his own serenity
A HOUSE is usually an apt reflection of its owners’ personal style, even more so when the homeowner is himself an architect.
Elmina Valley’s second phase 94% taken up
PETALING JAYA (April 12): Sime Darby Property Bhd’s Elmina Valley Phase 2, which comprises 2-storey linked homes, saw a take-up rate of 94% since its launch last Saturday.
Bathroom luxury
THE epitome of home luxury has always been a breathtaking bathroom — from shimmering, glossy Italian tiles to opulent Jacuzzis, both the blessed rich and the world’s most prestigious hotels have always spent a disproportionate amount of money and time creating jaw-dropping bathrooms that the imagination can conceive.
