Ipoh, a former tin mining town in Perak, has gained recognition as a popular tourist destination with its colonial centre, traditional shophouses and delicious food. Here, we take a look at the Ipoh Old Town Heritage Trail, an interesting walk that passes several historical sites.

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Discovering Ipoh Old Town’s historical attractions

As with every budget announcement, stakeholders in the property industry, such as developers and consultants, wait in anticipation of goodies from the government that will bolster the real estate market. For Budget 2023, it is no different and the wish list we have compiled reveals needs that, if...

Budget 2023 wish list

It has been two years since the outbreak of Covid-19. Countries are reopening their borders as the world is adapting to the new normal and dealing with the crisis, on the back of improving vaccination rates around the globe.

Despite the pandemic, some countries have seen strong growth i...

International consultants poll: Promising outlook for property market in 2022

According to the World Bank, 55% of the global population, or 4.2 billion inhabitants, currently live in cities. It is projected that by 2050, about 70% of the world’s population will be living in urban centres. With the growth in population and the increasingly severe effects of climate change, ...

Cover Story: Prioritising sustainability and liveability

It has been a challenging year for Malaysia. Many businesses have closed down, unemployment has risen sharply and wages have been cut due to the pandemic. In the midst of all this, however, some have been brave enough to start their own firms. In conjunction with the 58th Malaysia Day celebratio...

Cover Story: Property entrepreneurs share their journey

Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd has allocated RM120,000 worth of e-vouchers of RM500 each to 240 families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, enabling them to purchase new home appliances.

Panasonic donates RM120,000 in e-vouchers to support Putra Heights victims

Top Opec+ ministers stressed the need for full compliance with oil output targets and plans to compensate for pumping too much, after the group's surprise decision this week to raise output further helped send prices crashing to pandemic-level lows.

Opec+ panel stresses compliance after surprise oil output hike

Homestay management company Airbnb has agreed to offer 78 units as temporary accommodation for a period of two months for victims affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya.

Putra Heights fire: Airbnb offers 78 temporary homes for victims — Amirudin

Indonesia’s central bank pledged to intervene in domestic markets to ensure rupiah stability as global market volatility surges amid an escalating US-led trade war.

Indonesia's central bank vows to support rupiah amid trade tariffs threat

Forty-two of the 145 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday (April 1) are still receiving treatment at hospitals, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Putra Heights fire: 42 victims still warded — MOH

China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting US President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to the trade levies that drew Chinese retaliation.

China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff

(April 5): European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel suggested that US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught may signify that the era of free-flowing global commerce is over.

Speaking on Saturday to a conference of business leaders in Cernobbio, on the banks...

ECB’s Schnabel says Trump’s onslaught may mark end of free trade

Traffic along the federal road in the Gua Musang district was congested for up to 20km on Saturday due to the surge in vehicles as people returned to the federal capital after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

20km crawl in Gua Musang as Aidilfitri holidaymakers head back to KL

The Selangor government has assured that the investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya will be carried out transparently, with no parties being protected.

Putra Heights inferno: Selangor assures transparent probe, no cover-ups — MB

Victims of the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, who have yet to register at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) are advised to do so before the registration closes completely at noon on Sunday.

Putra Heights fire: Victim registration to close at noon tomorrow — Amirudin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s planned economic growth may be slightly affected by the tariff rates recently announced by US President Donald Trump.

Anwar: Malaysia's economic growth may face setback due to US tariff hike

The Selangor state-level Madani Aidilfitri Open House 2025, scheduled to be held on Sunday, has been cancelled following a directive from the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Selangor Sultan calls off Aidilfitri open house

Several corporate companies have come forward on Saturday to offer assistance to those affected by the recent gas pipeline fire and explosion in Putra Heights.

Corporate companies step forward to assist Putra Heights fire victims

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted its highest first-quarter revenue ever on strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products but said it would need to closely watch global politics.

Foxconn reports record 1Q revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

The gas pipeline explosion and fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor on Tuesday (April 1) has caught the attention of the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, as he spent time engaging with and enquiring about the well-being of the victims.

Putra Heights disaster: King visits victims, provides assistance

Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd has allocated RM120,000 worth of e-vouchers of RM500 each to 240 families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, enabling them to purchase new home appliances.

Homestay management company Airbnb has agreed to offer 78 units as temporary accommodation for a period of two months for victims affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya.

The Philippines expressed alarm on Saturday over the arrest of three Filipinos in China on suspicion of espionage, saying they were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila's crackdown against alleged Chinese spies.

Philippines alarmed over China arrest of alleged Filipino spies