In 2010, Tom van Soest was studying at Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands — one of the world’s leading design schools — when he developed an interest in construction and demolition waste. Two years later, he came up with a new material upcycled from demolition waste for his graduation pr...

Making bricks from waste materials

Jalan Ampang, or Ampang Road as it used to be known, is one of the oldest roads in the Klang Valley and runs adjacent to the Golden Triangle, Kuala Lumpur’s main entertainment and shopping hub. It is a relatively long road that begins from the oldest sections of the city’s old CBD — home to the b...

Jalan Ampang continues to grow in popularity and value

Designing buildings that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and gentle on the environment is what Kuee Architecture does to tackle climate change.

Its founder and principal Shyuan Kuee says the firm is a strong advocate of simple and minimal design, where it eschews fanciful or abun...

DesignWorks: Constructing projects with aesthetics and functionality in mind

The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blend of colonial influences and Chinese and Malay-Islamic inspirations. As KL developed over the years, the capital city’s skyline has seen drastic changes, with some historical buildings having to make way for new ones.

In conjunction with the 65t...

Reminiscing about KL’s architectural attractions

Bandar Sungai Long forms part of Cheras and is under the jurisdiction of the ­Kajang Municipal Council. In 1989, SHL Consolidated Bhd developed and transformed the 690-acre freehold land — ­formerly a rubber plantation area — into the established township it is today. Tanming Bhd, Kihuat Properti...

Rental market: Healthy demand for rental properties in Bandar Sungai Long

Developed by Seng Fuat Enterprise Sdn Bhd in the late 1960s to early 1970s, the commercial hub of Ara Kiri is a lively area in Lucky Garden, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. It is also frequently known as the Lucky Garden commercial centre, with the well-known TMC Supermarket a prominent anchor in the loca...

Streetscapes: Property values in bustling Ara Kiri commercial hub remain strong

IJM Land Bhd saw more than 85% of Phase 1 units of the IKON @ Centrio development located in the Seremban 2 township in Negeri Sembilan taken up during its launch over the weekend, according to a press statement.

IJM Land sees over 85% Phase 1 units of IKON @ Centrio in Seremban 2 sold

Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Jalil was structurally completed on Monday (Aug 29). Managed and operated by Hyatt Hotels Corp, the four-star hotel is developed by Malton Bhd, owned by Mygres Ceramiche Sdn Bhd, and constructed by Siab Holdings Bhd. The hotel was launched in 2020, and is expected to open its doors in the middle of 2023.

Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Jalil to open by mid-2023

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 25): The Compass @ Kota Seri Langat (Compass @ KSL) was officially launched on Aug 25.

The Compass @ Kota Seri Langat officially launched on Aug 25

Global hospitality company Hilton has announced six landmark signings in Asia-Pacific across its portfolio of luxury brands, namely Waldorf Astoria Xi'an, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, Waldorf Astoria Sydney, Conrad Nagoya and an LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Bali, according to a press statement.

Hilton announces six landmark signings including Malaysia's first Waldorf Astoria

WASHINGTON (Nov 9): The US Justice Department sued Lyft on Monday, alleging the ride-hailing ​services provider discriminated against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs.

US sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders

China's trade surplus surged past US$1 trillion (RM4.05 trillion) in the first 10 months as a global race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure buoyed sales of high-tech products and helped offset weak domestic demand, a dynamic likely to sharpen tensions with major trading partners.

China's trade surplus soars past US$1 trillion as AI boom powers exports

MELAKA (Nov 10): Melaka police have received 19 reports involving various offences, including mischief, mischief by fire and fighting, since campaigning for the 16th Melaka state election began on Oct 31.

Melaka polls: Police receive 19 reports, open 18 investigation papers

SEOUL (Nov 10):South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged his government on Tuesday to build bipartisan support in the US Congress, as Seoul navigates the economic and security implications of the US midterm elections.

South Korea's Lee says Seoul must build bipartisan support in US Congress

Australia will create a new artificial intelligence (AI) safety regulator that will have the power to impose “significant penalties” on companies that do the wrong thing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday in Canberra.

Australia to create AI safety regulator, mandatory safety rules

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): MISC Bhd’s (KL:MISC) proposed RM3.03 billion investment in Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) would increase its financial risk, even under a structure designed to keep Yinson’s substantial debt off the shipping group’s balance sheet, CGS International said.

MISC’s RM3.03 bil bet to take Yinson private exposes shareholders to higher risks — CGS

Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to two consecutive weeks on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of US$381.3 million (RM1.55 billion), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Malaysia among three Asian markets with net foreign inflows last week — MBSB IB

MELAKA (Nov 10): The early voting process for the 16th Melaka state election proceeded smoothly on Tuesday morning, with many security personnel taking advantage of the clear weather early in the day to arrive at the polling centres.

Melaka polls: Early voting proceeds smoothly Tuesday morning

Singapore’s benchmark interest rate climbed to the highest level in more than a year on tighter local liquidity and expectations for further US interest-rate hikes.

Singapore’s interbank rate hits highest in more than a year

BENGALURU (Nov 9): Trump Media & Technology Group swung to a third-quarter profit on Monday, while its revenue more than tripled from a year earlier, fuelled by growth in its Truth API data-licensing business.

Trump Media swings to quarterly profit; Truth API boosts revenue

NEW YORK (Nov 9): Nvidia and chief executive Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action accusing them of defrauding shareholders by concealing Huang's ties with a suspected Chinese spy.

Nvidia, CEO Huang sued over disclosures related to suspected Chinese spy

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) fell on Tuesday after the third-largest Malaysian bank by assets cut its guidance and flagged margin pressures.

Public Bank falls after cutting guidance, flagging margin pressures

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran lifted sentiment ahead of US inflation data that could sway the near-term interest rate outlook.

Asian stocks climb as sliding oil prices buoy sentiment

WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ABU DHABI (Nov 9): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for the time being after appeals from countries in the region, including from Qatar's prime minister in White House talks.

Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict

A renewed wave of dip buying drove stocks to their best day since April in the wake of a technology selloff that had roiled Wall Street, with the market also gaining as oil prices sank.

Stocks climb as buyers step in despite Nvidia woes

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MELAKA (Nov 9): The interpretation of the Conditional Pardon Order and the implications of the Order of Discharge involving Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak require further clarification to establish whether the Prisons Department has the authority to implement house arrest for the former prime minister.

Najib's discharge order needs review to clarify Prisons Dept's authority — Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): MISC Bhd’s (KL:MISC) proposed RM3.03 billion investment in Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) would increase its financial risk, even under a structure designed to keep Yinson’s substantial debt off the shipping group’s balance sheet, CGS International said.

MELAKA (Nov 10): Thirty-one early polling centres for the 16th Melaka State Election opened at 8am on Tuesday to allow 12,531 security personnel and their spouses to cast their ballots.

Melaka polls: 31 early voting centres open at 8am

(Nov 10):&nbsp;Nvidia Corp’s general counsel intervened in a US government probe of suspected smuggling of AI chips by Megaspeed International, questioning whether the Trump administration played a role in detaining an executive from the Singapore-based firm who’s now at the heart of a scandal threatening Jensen Huang.

Nvidia intervened in US probe of Megaspeed chip smuggling

Singapore’s benchmark interest rate climbed to the highest level in more than a year on tighter local liquidity and expectations for further US interest-rate hikes.

Anthropic sent out and then retracted details of its blockbuster initial public offering filing, according to emails to bankers seen by Reuters late on Monday.

Anthropic sends out, then retracts details of IPO filing, emails show

NEW YORK (Nov 9):&nbsp;Banks and credit investors are upping their scrutiny of AI-related debt deals while showing reluctance to increase exposure to borrowers, jolted by the recent market selloff and changing sentiment toward the technology's growth trajectory.

Some banks, which ​just ...

Banks, investors grow wary of AI debt, spooked by market selloff

(Nov 9): Americans last month grew more ​worried about the labor market outlook, according to a survey released on Monday by the ‌Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The bank's October Survey of Consumer Expectations found that projections the jobless rate will be higher a year from now w...

NY Fed survey finds Americans more worried over future jobless levels

Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to two consecutive weeks on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of US$381.3 million (RM1.55 billion), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

BENGALURU (Nov 10): Gold prices edged lower in early Asian trade on Tuesday as investors awaited US inflation data later in the day for clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move.

Gold dips ahead of US inflation data

SEATTLE (Nov 9): Boeing&nbsp;‌Commercial Airplanes plans to cut 5% of its workforce as it struggles to increase jetliner production output, the division's chief, Stephanie Pope, told employees on Monday in an internal memo.

"As shared in our third-quarter earnings, we ​need to reset the...

Boeing to cut 5% of commercial jet workforce amid production struggles

(Nov 9): PepsiCo is cutting some ‌jobs in its North America food and beverage business as part of a plan to streamline the unit.

The job cuts are expected ​over the next week and are aimed at simplifying ​the company's structure, according to a letter to employees ⁠from PepsiCo North Am...

PepsiCo to cut some jobs in North America

SYDNEY (Nov 10): Qantas&nbsp;said on Tuesday it would cut 850 jobs in Australia and outsource some corporate functions to consulting ​firm Accenture as it adapts to the increased ‌use of artificial intelligence in the airline industry.

The first phase of the cuts would affect finance, p...

Australia's Qantas to axe 850 jobs in offshoring deal with Accenture

ZURICH (Nov 9):&nbsp;Just Eat Takeaway's Swiss unit is cutting 373 delivery jobs ​in Switzerland as the food delivery ‌service moves away from scheduled shifts, the company said on Monday.

That represents more ​than half the company's couriers in ​Switzerland, ac...

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