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PETALING JAYA (Oct 23): Need inspiration to re-design your home’s interior? Just check out the entries of the EdgeProp.

ANTHONY LEE TEE Architect Centre Sdn Bhd, accredited architect and trainer What are the chances of a fire incident occuring at a high-rise residential building compared with a mixed development (residences atop a commercial podium)? If poorly managed, all types of properties are at risk due to faulty fire protection and fire-fighting equipment, obstructions in staircases and defective fire doors, which render them unsafe.

Often when we read the papers or hear on the news about a tragic case of electrocution, we feel sorry for the victims and their families.

Lack of awareness and lack of action even when there is awareness are public enemies number one when it comes to fire safety and prevention.

Billions of ringgit go up in flames yearly.

One common practice among homeowners once they’ve received the keys to their new homes is to start checking out the unit for cracks and leaks.

PETALING JAYA (Oct 20): The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) Penang is hosting its fifth property exhibition from Oct 26 to 29 at Queensbay Mall, Penang and for the first time, the event will officially include primary properties in the market.

In 1976, Malaysia had its first high-rise fire incident.

PETALING JAYA (Oct 20): The recently formed Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance (APSDA) aims to expand its member base from the current 20,540 members across eight member countries — Malaysia, China, Australia, Indonesia, India, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand — said its president Chris Yap Seng Chye.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd rebounded from the trough this morning after the company announced a joint venture project with gross development value (GDV) of RM350 million yesterday.