In Depth

Improved connectivity to spur developments

With a predominantly Chinese population, Kepong is home to many traditional shops, heritage shops and family-style restaurants. During weekends, city dwellers head for Kepong to enjoy the local delicacies, such as the famous Mee Kepong, and seafood dishes.

Strata management bodies — how do they work?

As a city grows, the development of high-rises becomes inevitable. So one can only expect more strata developments to be built in Malaysia in the future and strata living will become increasingly common. It is therefore imperative to understand the existence and function of the management bodies that ensure a comfortable and secure strata living environment.

PROPERTY SNAPSHOT 1: Tropicana/Sunway Damansara market stable

This week, the spotlight falls on the secondary market of non-landed residences in Tropicana and Sunway Damansara in Selangor. Straddling the more commercial areas of Bandar Utama and Mutiara Damansara, both are fairly similar residential areas, consisting primarily of landed properties.

Specialised malls – carving a niche for themselves

These include Low Yat Plaza, which focuses on IT, digital and mobile phone technology and gadgets, and Viva Home Shopping Centre, which focuses on home furnishings and furniture. Both malls are in Kuala Lumpur.

EcoWorld’s RNAV cut by 6% after project rescission

EcoWorld has paid RM156.25 million for a 20% deposit to Penang Development Corp and will make an announcement in due course after both parties entered into a deed of rescission to give effect to the rescission.