The function hall at the 21-storey Tara Condominium in Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur, features wooden-framed swivel glass doors, a design that was popular in the 1990s. After all, the condominium was completed in 1992. Nevertheless, the classic design still feels relevant 31 years later.

Partnership between owners and property manager bears fruit

Oval Damansara is a unique building, thanks to its oval-shaped structure and façade, which is fully decked out in aqua-coloured glass cladding.

Turning things around

The slight whiff of the sea breeze made me think for a moment that I was at the beach, but this was not the case, as I was in Setia Bayuemas Lake Park. This 10.25-acre park is situated in the ongoing development of Setia Bayuemas, a 545-acre freehold mixed-deve­lopment in Southern Klang.

Placemaking for the larger community

At least 13 years after City & Country interviewed UOA Development Bhd for the launch of Binjai 8 Premium SoHo, the development is in the news again, but for a different reason. It is the Bronze winner in the 10 Years and Above — Multiple-owned Strata Office category of The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2023.

Juggling between cost and income

The 23-storey Plaza OSK, owned by OSK Holdings Bhd, has changed a fair bit since City & Country’s last visit in 2019. The office bu...

Keeping up with the times

Kota Sultan Ahmad Shah, or KotaSAS, is located to the northwest of Kuantan town and is close to Istana Abdul Aziz. The 2,165-acre township, which is about 30% developed, was previously an oil palm estate for 25 years and had been ready for replanting. However, it was then earmarked for development, which kick-started in 2010.

Creating a legacy from humble beginnings

The town of Kluang in Johor is famous for its coffee and local cuisine. But it also boasts a shopping centre — ­Kluang Mall — that has enticed international brands like H&M, Uniqlo and Cotton On to open outlets in the second-tier town. This is something that Tenaga Nusantara Sdn Bhd CEO and executive director Tey Fui Kien is proud of. Tenaga Nusantara is the developer and mall manager of Kluang Mall.

A mall with a heart for the community

Although it is located in the lively area of Kerinchi, next to Bangsar South, The Estate exudes a sense of calmness and serenity. Perhaps it is the contemporary, elegant façade and dark exterior or the perfectly landscaped recreational areas of the condominium development that does the trick.

All hands on deck

Residents of Teega @ Puteri Harbour are afforded a panoramic view of the Straits of Johor and Singapore from the Sky Lounge on Level 27. In fact, Teega is only 22km from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.

Full-time attention for a better outcome

IOI City Mall has become a landmark in the southern corridor of the Klang Valley. Not only is it the new commercial, entertainment and lifestyle heartbeat of the area, the 2.5 million sq ft shopping mall is also the biggest retail mall in Malaysia so far.

Reinventing shopping mall based on regional standards

Sunway Velocity in Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant township today, nine years after it was first launched and developed by Sunway Group’s property arm, Sunway Property. Sitting on sites formerly occupied by light industrial lots, old workshops and squatter homes, Sunway Velocity is modelled after Sunway City Kuala Lumpur and its formula that has transformed a mining wasteland into a thriving township.

Communication is key for a vibrant community

Mont’Kiara Banyan is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the main road of Jalan Kiara in Mont’Kiara. Its lobby is bl...

A well-maintained tropical paradise in Mont’Kiara

Living in a city with little or no interaction with nature can result in a skewed view of outdoor activities. With little respite from the sweltering heat on some days, it was a welcome surprise to notice how much cooler it felt when walking within the urban forest of Summit Park @ Southville City in Bangi, Selangor.

A cooling walk in an urban forest

Maintaining an older building is certainly a big challenge. ­Kiaramas Cendana Condominium’s Management Corporation (MC) committee and its managing agent Henry Butcher Malaysia (Mont Kiara) Sdn Bhd (HBMK) took this challenge head on and, today, they are reaping the rewards.

The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2023

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