Hong Kong is home to the most ultra-rich people, says report
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 8): A recent report by research firm Wealth-X has concluded that Hong Kong hosts the most ultra-rich people on the planet.
A tale of two sides of a strait
Steeped in history, Istanbul is one of the most-visited cities in the world.
Of affordability and housing cycles
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 8): Guideline clarity, process transparency and constant engagement with relevant real estate stakeholders.
Johor govt: Forest City foreign ownership issue must be quickly resolved
JOHOR BAHRU (Sept 8): A solution is quickly needed to resolve the issue of foreigners purchasing residential properties at the Forest City mega project (pictured) in Gelang Patah, said the Johor state government.
S P Setia presents travel packages worth RM150,000 to buyers
SETIA ALAM (Sept 8): S P Setia Bhd has given away travel packages worth some RM150,000 to seven lucky buyers who purchased a property during the developer's "Jet Set with Setia 2.
Hilton to double presence in Malaysia, reports weekly
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 8): It is a comfortable sight for weary travellers and tourists all over the world, as one could expect a good meal from room service and a nice comfortable bed to rest one’s tired body – that of a Hilton Hotel.
PJ New Town – ripe for rejuvenation?
Many who have grown up in Petaling Jaya would likely have fond memories of attending birthday parties thrown by their schoolmates at the oldest A&W fast food restaurant in town.
Country View gets RM232m loan to part-finance land purchase in Iskandar Puteri
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): Country View has accepted banking facilities totalling RM232 million to part-finance the purchase of a piece of 164-acre vacant land in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
Forest City for foreigners, wooden houses for locals? Ok la, Dr M tells Johor MB
PETALING JAYA (Sept 7): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad jibed at Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian, saying he would support the latter if he wanted to allow foreigners to reside in Forest City while locals lived in wooden houses.
Muar traders relieved over reversal on Chinese characters on shops
PETALING JAYA (Sept 9): Traders at Jalan Sisi in Muar, Johor, expressed relief over the quick reversal of a notice to remove Chinese characters on their pre-war shophouses, reported The Star.
