By Brig Gen Datuk Goh Seng Toh Before pushing sweeping urban redevelopment laws, the government must first prove it can deliver on the basics — starting with Malaysia’s deeply faltering recycling programme. The question is one of institutional credibility. If a government agency cannot effectively deliver on basic, fundamental responsibilities, how can it be trusted…
Read MoreThe property will mark both IHG’s brand debut in Malaysia under the Vignette Collection and its first hotel in the state of Pahang. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing its Vignette Collection brand to Malaysia for the first time through a partnership with Franky Group of Companies. The two parties have…
Read MoreThe decision was delivered in the case of Spatial Design Architects Sdn Bhd v Majlis Perbandaran Klang & Ors [2024] MLJU 3982, where the court found that any condition reserving submission rights exclusively for Registered Town Planners contravenes the Town and Country Planning Act 1976. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 3): The High Court of Malaya has…
Read MoreThe RM1.6 billion development comprises six towers—Towers A, S, T, R, U and M—located on a 6.85-acre leasehold tract along Jalan Jelatek, that range from 24 to 48 storeys. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 3): Setia Awan Group’s transit-oriented development, Astrum Ampang, marked a major construction milestone with the topping out of all six residential towers on…
Read MoreThe outlet is expected to serve over 62,000 residents of Seremban 2, which marks its 30th year as a master planned township. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 3): IJM Land Bhd will introduce premium grocer Village Grocer to Seremban 2 in the fourth quarter of 2027 under a RM25 million investment. IJM Land COO Datuk Chai Kian…
Read More“What matters most is the welfare of the people of Terengganu and our country.” KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 3): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pictured) will hold discussions with Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar regarding warning notices issued by the state government on plantation lots owned by the…
Read MoreChai Yee Choong, 54, has also stepped down as a non-independent director of the company, according to a stock exchange filing. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 1): Property developer Asian Pac Holdings Bhd (KL:ASIANPAC) said its chief executive officer Chai Yee Choong (pictured) has resigned effective Monday (Dec 1) “to pursue other opportunities”. Chai, 54, has also…
Read MoreDeputy housing minister says 1,333 abandoned projects with GDV totalling RM126b revived as of Oct 31 Deputy Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu: To ensure developers take this issue seriously, the ministry has taken stern action, including prosecution, compounds and blacklisting developers who fail to comply with regulations under Act 118. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 2): A…
Read MoreMyra, the residential arm of Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB), has formalised a collaboration with Panasonic Malaysia to equip every open market unit in its Myra Senja development with a curated package of essential, energy-efficient appliances. The initiative supports Myra’s mission to raise the bar for residential offerings in Subang 2 by delivering homes fitted with…
Read MoreKAMPUNG Sungai Baru residents are confident that the redevelopment project would deliver the housing commitments promised to them, Utusan Malaysia reported. They said the terms offered were favourable and consistent with agreements signed several years ago. Sabariah Amran, a terrace house owner, said the project had remained on track since negotiations began. “The Sungai Baru…
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