“In essence, smart construction, while leveraging technology and data to optimise resource use, reduce waste, and minimise environmental impact, will ultimately lead to more sustainable buildings and construction practices.” PETALING JAYA (May 20): The construction sector produces approximately 38% of global carbon emissions and 24% in Malaysia, making it a critical focus for climate action…
Read MoreDigital Ministry: “The use of AI in major cities like Kuala Lumpur now plays an important role in accelerating the modernisation of urban infrastructure and services. It not only enhances urban management efficiency but also directly contributes to the improvement of the quality of life for city residents.” KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Kuala Lumpur City…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) said on Friday it is buying three plots of land measuring 336 acres combined for RM248.7 million near its current project in Selangor. The expansion at the southern tip of Gamuda Cove will allow the company to develop landed homes and commercial properties with a gross development value…
Read MoreAll 192 units of Sime Darby Property’s The Nine fully taken up at its April 19 launch The fully sold two-storey linked homes are part of the City of Elmina township, with a gross development value of RM198.2 million. Each unit includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a 12-feet backyard garden to support multigenerational living….
Read MoreWith the StarProperty All-Stars winners are (front row, from left) Ng, Chan, Cheah, Nga, Sime Darby Property Bhd group chief financial officer Betty Lau Sui Hing, Wong, Parkland group managing director Datuk Victor Tan, M Noor Azman and Wang at One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya. — GLENN GUAN/The Star PETALING JAYA: It was a…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (May 15): Urban renewal, affordable housing and a circular economy will be among the key agendas Malaysia will champion if appointed as president of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2026–2029 term. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pictured) said that urban renewal is not merely a…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Melati Ehsan Group, through its member Bayu Mantap Sdn Bhd, unveiled the sales gallery for Khaya Residences on Friday. Officiating the unveiling event were Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (KL:MELATI) founder and executive chairman Tan Sri Yap Suan Chee, two former Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL:TENAGA) chairmen Tan Sri Leo Moggie and…
Read MoreNg (left) and Akil shake hands after announcing their partnership with the introduction of a bundled Home and Renovation Loan at the unveiling of Myra Tenuman. PETALING JAYA: Residential developer Myra, under Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB), has launched its most ambitious project to date in Shah Alam, namely Myra Tenuman, a 70-acre township in Alam…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (May 15): A total of 76 houses in Taman Matang Jaya, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, sustained various types of damage (pictured) after being struck by flying gravel fragments from a nearby quarry during a blasting operation on Tuesday (May 13). However, the residents’ association chairman Saidfudddin Mohd Adam, 49, said the quarry operator has…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Kuala Lumpur’s real estate market is showing signs of resilience and broad-based growth across its key segments, according to JLL Malaysia’s market dynamics report for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025). According to a media statement released on Tuesday, the report highlights healthy demand trends and declining vacancy rates in the…
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