Manufacturers turn to property to reverse fortunes

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 1): Faced with shrinking margins and market share in an increasingly competitive environment, more and more listed manufacturers are shifting their focus to the property development business to reverse their fortunes.

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Island chic

  After having been totally captivated on my first visit to the “Island of the Gods” in the late 80s, I’ve made it a point to visit at least once a year.

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UMLand banks on demand for serviced apartments in Medini

WHILE most developers are holding back their launches, United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) is swimming against the tide with a selection of launches in southern Johor, such as UMCITY in Medini Iskandar Malaysia, the second phase of Suasana Iskandar serviced apartments, the Viridea residential project, mixed-use development The Waves and a new residential project in Bandar Seri Alam.

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Time for Tropicana to shine

EVER since the Tropicana Golf & Country Resort opened in 1996, Petaling Jaya’s PJU 3, PJU 4 and PJU 5 areas (see map) adjacent to the golf resort residential enclave have been considered as part of what is now popularly known as the Tropicana enclave.

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