Lessons from Japan's public housing
After World War II, there was a shortage of homes in Japan as many had been destroyed by aerial bombings.
Going green outside and inside
An expanse of greenery, water and sky has the power to soothe the soul and curtail dejection and stress.
Moving forward with the Industrialised Building System
The Industrialised Building System (IBS) has proven to be safer, quicker, more cost-effective and yields more consistent construction quality compared with conventional means.
Sustainability starts with the community
The 525-acre Sunsuria City in Putrajaya South, Salak Tinggi, Selangor is a landmark development in the Greater Kuala Lumpur southern corridor, offering state-of-the-art facilities guided by three principles: smart, liveable and sustainable.
Selangor Dredging’s RM71m land disposal in Damansara Heights falls through
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Selangor Dredging Bhd’s proposed disposal of 16 pieces of freehold land in Damansara Heights for RM71 million has fallen through.
Perak Corp's unit defaults on RM280m syndicated loan repayment
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Animation Theme Park Sdn Bhd (ATP), a 51%-owned unit of loss-making Perak Corp Bhd (PCB), has defaulted on its repayment of a syndicated term loan facility of up to RM280 million.
All about value
How could a development add value for its residents and the community it is located in? For property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd, the answer lies in adopting sustainability practices that cover social, environmental and economic factors.
Defence in 1MDB-Tanore trial accuses Shahrol of deceiving Najib about US$1b PSI deal
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The lead defence counsel in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) had yesterday accused a witness of lying to Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak about a US$1 billion investment into a joint venture with PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI).
PM's control of 1MDB not unprecedented, says Shafee
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): 1Malaysia Development Bhd's (1MDB) Article 117 in its memorandum and articles of association (M&A), which requires written approval from the prime minister before the fund can decide on a wide range of matters, was not the first provision in a government-linked company to be structured that way, according to lead defence counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
RTS to proceed, but will take some time: PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirms today that the government will proceed with the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) project, but says “it will take some time”.
