The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is developing America’s first sustainable urban “agrihood” in Detroit’s lower North End, with agriculture as the foundation of a mixed-use development.

A pioneer of eco-themed township developments in the country, S P Setia Bhd plans to unveil the next component of the first phase of its Setia Eco Templer project in Rawang this quarter. The component will comprise 2 and 3-storey shopoffices and Rumah Selangorku units.

Malaysia is a land of contradictions. This is proved by the fact that, as of right, you can build a housing estate on any suitably zoned piece of land, but then getting your garbage removed from the completed buildings on a regular basis remains something of a privilege.

We hear of break-ins, burglaries and various types of home invasions constantly and the fact is, it could happen to anyone of us. As such, it is crucial for homeowners to equip their homes to avoid being a victim.

Nothing feels more refreshing than when one is outdoors, relaxing under a shade as a gentle breeze flows, breathing in the fresh air and listening to the hum of nature. There is no denying that a nice and green landscaped environment can bring life to a living space and take residential living up a notch.

Property investment is arguably one of the most secure investments, especially in the current volatile market. After all, as the world’s population continues to increase, it will become harder to obtain land, which is a limited commodity. Real estate prices might depreciate briefly at times due to some foreseen or unforeseen circumstances, but prices can only appreciate in value over time due to the ever-growing demand for living spaces.

Terraced houses in Damansara Utama have breached the RM1 million mark.

IGB REIT reported stronger sequential earnings in 4QFY2016 which grew 2% quarter-on-quarter to RM70.3 million.

All in, RDI increased by 5.1% after accounting for higher financing cost (+15.5%) to part finance the acquisition of Tropicana City Mall and Tropicana City Office Tower, and additional revolving credit facilities being drawn down for capital expenditure (capex).

At Sutera Harbour Resort in Kota Kinabalu, more than 2,500 people attended a New Year’s Eve party that featured a live performance by Singa­pore band Reverie and a 12-minute fireworks display on the waterfront. This was the third consecutive year that the resort had held such an event, and the turnout was the highest so far. The event was not only attended by hotel guests but also local residents.