KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Travilion Group of Companies launched its Parq Residence project on Dec 8, and it will be one of the tallest residential buildings in Kuching. Chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Seri John Lau and co-chief operating officer (co-COO) Peter Lau believe the project will do well, thanks to encouraging booking numbers and also their confidence that high-rise living is something Sarawakians are accepting now.

The sky’s the limit

City Motors Group’s Alfa Bangsar development located at the intersection of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Tandok in Bangsar has seen a take-up rate of 90% since its official launch in January 2022.

“The response from the market has been overwhelmingly positive, with fewer than 20 units to be s...

City Motors Group’s Alfa Bangsar hits 90% take-up

The Klang Valley office market saw positive net absorption in 3Q2023, indicating a sustained and growing demand for such space despite a slowdown in economic expansion, according to Knight Frank Malaysia executive director (office strategy and solution) Teh Young Khean when presenting The Edg...

 The Edge Malaysia | Knight Frank Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Office Monitor 3Q2023: Sustained and growing demand for Klang Valley office space in 3Q2023

As one enters the TRX Residences Discovery & Experience Gallery off Jalan U-Thant in Kuala Lumpur, one cannot help but notice the careful attention to detail in its design and decor. Meeting with Lendlease Malaysia chairman Dinesh Nambiar and managing director Yong Su-Lin gives one a sense th...

Cover Story: Working together for growth

Despite its position as a global player in protective coatings for over a century, Nippon Paint continues to invest in research and development (R&D) to stay ahead of the curve. With 15 R&D centres across Asia and more than 56 years of innovative research, the solutions provider is a household name when it comes to top-notch protective coatings for industries such as original equipment manufacturing, power, infrastructure, industrial and oil and gas (O&G).

Nippon Paint expands protective coating offerings for O&G industry

Gamuda Bhd's property division (Gamuda Land) made history at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA) 2023 by clinching the number one spot for the first time, as it also took home the Best in Quantitative Attributes and Best in Qualitative Attributes sub-awards. This is the first time a single company has bagged all three awards since TPDA’s inception in 2003.

Gamuda Land makes history at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2023

Armani Group is set to unveil its second upscale residential development, Armani Signature Residence, at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf and Country Club (KGSAAS) in Seksyen 13 of Shah Alam, Selangor, this month.

Situated within the expansive 300-acre KGSAAS, this condominium developme...

Armani Group to launch Armani Signature Residence this month

Trends come and go, but green and sustainable buildings have remained important and evolved to become more pertinent over the years.

With education being a key pillar of the youth wing of the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda Youth), the association organised a Gree...

Raising awareness of sustainable green building practices

Stepping into the newly relocated office of Ancubic Group of Companies in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, one cannot help but notice the exciting atmosphere. Amid the dust that lingers in the air (it was the company’s second day in the new premises), the office exudes a sense of brightness and freshn...

Cover Story: Diversifying to thrive

Since its inaugural edition in 2003, the The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards (TEPEA) has evolved in tandem with the changing trends in the property industry. As sustainable practices have become one of the key benchmarks of the awards, GSPARX Sdn Bhd finds its values align well ...

Aligning with sustainability objectives

In the Nov 27 issue of City & Country, we report on Lendlease Malaysia’s newly appointed managing director Yong Su-Lin and chairman Dinesh Nambiar, and their partnership to move the company forward.

Combining talent and experience

When the popular Jalan Batai wantan mee stall run by the Chan sisters moved to Taman Sri Hartamas at end-2013, there was no question about this writer’s visiting their new location, Restoran Jie Mee in Jalan Sri Hartamas 8. Apart from their springy wantan mee, Jie Mee’s luscious curry laksa is al...

Streetscapes: Taman Sri Hartamas shops see steady rise in property values

As electric vehicle (EV) sales in Asia-Pacific have seen exponential growth in the past two years, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global auto sales, international real estate consultancy firm CBRE says commercial real estate owners should enhance their assets with EV charging installations i...

CBRE: Asset owners should prepare for soaring EV charging facility demand

TA Global Bhd will soft-launch its latest high-rise serviced apartment development named Amaya Residences in Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor, this month. The development will be located on top of the upcoming DA Central Mall.

Both the serviced apartments and the mall will be part of the ...

Cover Story: TA Global to soft-launch latest developments at Damansara Avenue this month

HONG KONG (Dec 10): Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Sunday, just before voting began in a "patriots only" district election that has marginalised formerly popular opposition figures in the city, amid a national security clampdown.

Hong Kong activists arrested in city's 'birdcage' election

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Malaysia has expressesed its utmost concern on any frivolous and vexatious attempts by any parties employing various tactics to undermine and disrupt the course of criminal proceeding currently ongoing against Gonzalo Stampa.

Malaysia expresses utmost concern over attempts to disrupt criminal proceedings against Gonzalo Stampa

BENGALURU (Dec 10): Social media platform X will reinstate the account of US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones after a poll of the site's users backed his return, X owner Elon Musk said on Sunday.

Musk says conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will be reinstated on X after poll

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): A company and its director, a Singaporean, have been charged in the Sessions Court here on four charges of offering RM15 million worth of Islamic redeemable preference shares (iRPS) to the public between Aug 2020 and Aug 2021.

Company, director charged with offering RM15 mil worth of preference shares to public

GAZA/CAIRO (Dec 10): Israel ordered residents out of the centre of Gaza's main southern city Khan Younis and pounded the length of the enclave overnight, after the United States wielded its UN Security Council veto to shield its ally from a demand for a ceasefire.

Palestinians report Israeli battles in Khan Younis after US blocks Gaza ceasefire call

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): A total of 351 sick and abandoned housing projects, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM32.87 billion, have been completed and restored by the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) throughout one year of the Madani Government's administration.

Madani Govt one year anniversary: Restoring 351 problematic housing projects among ministry’s successes

SHANGHAI (Dec 10): China's securities regulator has published draft rules aimed at slashing trading commissions for mutual funds and addressing the conflict of interest between the securities trading and fund sales businesses of brokerages, the latest reform to the US$3.8 trillion mutual fund industry.

China proposes trading cost cuts for mutual funds, to regulate commissions

SHAH ALAM (Dec 10): A total of 97 individuals will receive the state awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the 78th birthday of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Monday (Dec 11).

97 persons to receive awards, medals in conjunction with Selangor Sultan’s birthday

FOLLOWING a recent request for proposals (RFP) from the General Insurance Association of Malaysia aka Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (Piam) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As Malaysia) would like to explicitly state its dissatisfaction with the demand by Piam and MTA for the ownership and retention of agencies’ intellectual property.

Association of advertising agents oppose tenders that usurp ownership of intellectual properties of proposals submitted

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): The year 2023 saw Malaysia elevate its commitment toward an inclusive and sustainable public transportation service, which augurs well with the newly launched National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) that emphasises clean energy.

Sustainability: The buzzword in 2023 for transportation

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10):&nbsp;Husband-and-wife team Ng Han Yang and Rachel Leong, scions of property development and timber families, make their first foray into F&amp;B (food &amp; beverage) with the recent opening of Mellow at Petaling Jaya’s Seventeen Mall.

Days of wine + roses

KUANTAN (Dec 10): The installation of the first track for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will begin on Monday (Dec 11) — three years before the 665-kilometre (km) railway line that connects the East Coast and the West Coast in the peninsula starts operating in January 2027.

King to grace ceremony to instal first ECRL track on Dec 11

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10):&nbsp;Travilion Group of Companies launched its Parq Residence project on Dec 8, and it will be one of the tallest residential buildings in Kuching. Chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Seri John Lau and co-chief operating officer (co-COO) Peter Lau believe the project will do well, thanks to encouraging booking numbers and also their confidence that high-rise living is something Sarawakians are accepting now.&nbsp;

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): A company and its director, a Singaporean, have been charged in the Sessions Court here on four charges of offering RM15 million worth of Islamic redeemable preference shares (iRPS) to the public between Aug 2020 and Aug 2021.

DUBAI (Dec 9): Countries clashed on Saturday over a possible agreement to phase-out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit in Dubai, jeopardising attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas in 30 years of global warming talks.

COP28 clashes over fossil fuel phase-out after Opec pushback

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): The year 2023 saw Malaysia elevate its commitment toward an inclusive and sustainable public transportation service, which augurs well with the newly launched National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) that emphasises clean energy.

SHAH ALAM (Dec 10):&nbsp;A total of 97 individuals will receive the state awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the 78th birthday of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Monday (Dec 11).

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Saitama Prefecture, which is ranked fifth in terms of population and economic productivity among the prefectures of Japan, is exploring further investment opportunities in Malaysia in the halal food and automated machinery industries.

Japan's Saitama Prefecture keen to invest in halal food, machinery industries in Malaysia

FOLLOWING a recent request for proposals (RFP) from the General Insurance Association of Malaysia aka Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (Piam) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As Malaysia) would like to explicitly state its dissatisfaction with the demand by Piam&nbsp;and MTA for the ownership and retention of agencies’ intellectual property.

SYDNEY (Dec 10): Australia will triple fees on purchases of existing homes by foreign buyers, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday, as part of measures aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing.

Australia to triple fees on foreign purchasers of existing homes

SHANGHAI (Dec 10): China's securities regulator has published draft rules aimed at slashing trading commissions for mutual funds and addressing the conflict of interest between the securities trading and fund sales businesses of brokerages, the latest reform to the US$3.8 trillion mutual fund industry.

BEIJING (Dec 10): The Philippines and China traded accusations on Sunday over a collision of their vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea, as tensions over claims in the vital waterway escalate.

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): A total of 351 sick and abandoned housing projects, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM32.87 billion, have been completed and restored by the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT)&nbsp;throughout one year of the Madani&nbsp;Government's administration.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Malaysia has expressesed its utmost concern on any frivolous and vexatious attempts by any parties employing various tactics to undermine and disrupt the course of criminal proceeding currently ongoing against Gonzalo Stampa.

GAZA/CAIRO (Dec 10): Israel ordered residents out of the centre of Gaza's main southern city Khan Younis and pounded the length of the enclave overnight, after the United States wielded its UN&nbsp;Security Council veto to shield its ally from a demand for a ceasefire.

BENGALURU (Dec 10): Social media platform X will reinstate the account of US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones after a poll of the site's users backed his return, X owner Elon Musk said on Sunday.

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