In Depth

Designed for long-term performance

Sunway Property proves that its tagline as a Master Community Developer is not merely an empty slogan but one founded on substance. In recognition of its enduring efforts in maintaining the sustainability of its buildings, Sunway has been awarded TheEdgeProperty.com Editor’s Choice Awards for The Pinnacle @ Sunway, a visually-commanding office tower in Sunway City, Selangor.

Petronas Twin Towers continues to excite

For more than 20 years since its construction, the status of Petronas Twin Towers as the nation’s pride and joy has been indisputable. The exceptional edifice in the heart of the capital city is so eye-catching that it has inadvertently become a selling point for many-a-high-rise property which offers views of it. 

In honour of Malaysia’s best managed properties

Properties, regardless if they are big or small, landed or non-landed, a single building or a vast township, residential or commercial, all need tender loving care. And care has been demonstrated in the winning projects of TheEdgeProperty.com Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards 2017.

Why this Award?

Central to enhancing property value would be the quality of its management and maintenance. Ironically, this is one facet of the real estate industry eco-system that has been grossly ignored.

US student housing, logistics play draw Singapore’s major investors

Student accommodation, once considered a niche sector, has emerged as one of the most sought after. Last year, Temasek’s wholly-owned subsidiary Mapletree Investments went on a shopping spree. In May, it snapped up a portfolio of 25 student housing assets with 5,500 beds in the UK for reportedly £417 million (S$731 million). Then, in November, it purchased seven student housing properties in the US — with about 6,000 beds — for US$653.2 million (S$911 million) (RM2891).

Designing Singapore’s condos

Tang Kok Thye, with his family in tow, is a regular visitor at showflats of project launches. He was at the preview of Clement Canopy on Feb 11, and joined a throng of 10,000 at Grandeur Park Residences the following weekend. He intends to be present at the debut weekend of Seaside Residence in April. This is because Tang is an architect and associate partner of ADDP Architects, the firm that designed all three condominium projects. It also designed iNz Residence, the first EC project to be launched this year.

MMC in MoU for Carey Island port development

MMC Corp Bhd (MMC), Sime Darby Bhd and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (Adani Ports) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake feasibility studies with regard to the development of an integrated maritime city on Carey Island, Selangor.

Keong Saik Road’s second wave of gentrification

In early March, Chinatown Hotel on Teck Lim Road was put up for sale. The 42-room boutique hotel is located off Keong Saik Road in the Chinatown-Bukit Pasoh area. The owners have been operating the hotel for the past 25 years.