June 2019
The next property trend: Building for wellness
KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): The next building and property development trend will be to build for wellness of its inhabitants, said immediate past president of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Ezumi Harzani and chairman of the Green Building Index Sdn Bhd. In his presentation entitled "Designing for 'Wellness': Fact versus Fallacies" at the EdgeProp.my Talk on Building for Wellness 2019" organised...
May 2019
Symbol of progress and dynamism
THE Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) Headquarters in Shah Alam is without a doubt one of the world’s most sustainable commercial office buildings. And winning the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Award 2019 in the Office Category is a further testament of its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Read more
PNB Project 1194 to be completed after 13-year delay
WHEN completed in 2021, the redeveloped former Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) headquarters in Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, will comprise a 35-storey office block and 50-storey hotel, and be linked by an elevated walkway to the Kenanga building across the road. To unlock the full value of the RM1 billion redevelopment, which is about 45% completed, project owner Permodalan...
Looking to the future of building
THE International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (Archidex) is back for its 20th edition, promising to be the largest so far with a 20% increase in exhibition space. Archidex 2019 will be held from July 3 to 6 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Read more
PUJA holds talk on regional collaboration, green incentives
THE Institution of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (PUJA) Brunei organised a continuous professional development talk on regional collaborative opportunities and green incentives at Betabur Hall, Ministry of Development building yesterday. Over 60 PUJA Brunei and other stakeholders in the construction industry attend the event conducted by two speakers from the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS). Read more
April 2019
Penang sets up climate change plan
GEORGE TOWN: Despite managing its water resources effectively, Penang is facing serious challenges where water security is concerned The state is said to be vulnerable to climate change with the average temperature in urban areas predicted to rise by 1.5% by 2030. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said as such, Penang has taken the lead by developing Malaysia’s first climate adaptation...
Chowrasta: Penang oldest market a crowd puller
GEORGE TOWN: If Perak is proud of its iconic Taiping market, Penang can look to its Chowrasta market that boasts as rich a tradition. The oldest market in Penang, its history can be dated back to the Indian street vendors of the mid-19th century. Read more
HSL secures RM300 million bridge contract in Mukah
KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) has won a contract via open tendering from the Sarawak Government for the proposed construction of the Batang Paloh Bridge in Mukah, Sarawak. Read more