When Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak went on a walkabout in Kuala Lumpur to get a first-hand look at the congested city, it once again rekindled hopes that the government was serious about solving urban traffic woes.For a city that strives to be world-class, an efficient public transport system is a prerequisite. This is probably one of KL’s biggest challenges.

If you were hoping to snag a property on fire sale in Damansara Heights, one of Klang Valley’s most sought-after residential enclaves, you’re probably wasting your time.Recessionary times or not, there is no lack of interest in this enclave in Kuala Lumpur, which was once a rubber plantation before developer Syarikat Perumahan Pegawai Kerajaan Sdn Bhd (SPPK) transformed it into a residential ad

KUALA LUMPUR: Colliers International has been awarded the Best Commercial Real Estate Agency Award 2009 in Hong Kong. With the win, Colliers is now in the running for the Best Commercial Real Estate Agency Award in the Asia Pacific region.

KUALA LUMPUR: Two luxurious condominiums under construction by Sunrise Bhd have won best residential awards in the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 competition. Sunrise said on April 29 that 10 Mont’Kiara won in the category for “Best High Rise Architecture in Malaysia” and 11 Mont’Kiara for “Best High Rise Development in Malaysia”.

KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Bhd’s Southgate Commercial Centre and Aman Perdana projects saw the lifestyle developer winning two coveted awards in the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009. Southgate in Kuala Lumpur was recognised as “Best Office Development in Malaysia”, whilst Aman Perdana in the Meru-Shah Alam corridor was named “Best Mixed Use Development in Malaysia”.

Nestled in relative solitude near embassies, private clubs and bungalows in the Ampang district of Kuala Lumpur stands the exclusive Raintree Residence, on Jalan Wickham. Known as Raintree Terrace before it was refurbished, the low-rise apartment development comprises only 12 units.

It has an eyecatching doorway, but enter this house in Serdang, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, and you will be greeted with more  captivating features. It is home to landscape architect Wendy, husband David Liew and their three children. Wendy is a director of architecture firm Pentago. The cosy home is haven/The Edge My Dream Home Contest 2008 silver winner for the detached/semi-detached category.

The last time City & Country interviewed Chuah Theong Yee, Mitraland Group of Companies’ managing director, was when he unveiled initial plans for the company’s first commercial development in Cheras Selatan, Kuala Lumpur,  in the middle of last year.

How often do we pass by certain buildings, wherever they may be, and wonder who designed them? To some extent, architects are a low-profile group, but recognition for their contributions will surely be an inspiration to fellow professionals. Joining this select group is Datuk Baharuddin Abu Kassim, who has been presented the PAM Gold Medal Award by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM).

Seeking better values for their land Much has been said about the redevelopment of Kampung Baru but little has changed in the area in decades.It is the government’s hope to transform this last bit of prime land in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre into what could be the second Golden Triangle but there is resistance from the landowners in the area.