March 2019
Green Building Index course to bring green knowledge to Sarawak
KUCHING: The first Sarawak Green Building Index course will be held at the CIDB Convention Centre Sarawak from tomorrow until Saturday (March 7-9). Organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC) and the Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC), the course is in support of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg's green initiatives. Read more
February 2019
25 amazing homes in Malaysia that embrace nature
The words "open to sky" may need a bit of explanation but once you flip through the pages of The Tropical Malaysian House, the concept becomes much clearer. More importantly, it is one of the key characteristics that define the 25 Malaysian tropical houses featured in the book. Written by Prof Robert Powell, the book which was launched last month,...
December 2018
Show of thanks for going green
THE annual Anugerah Bangunan Hijau is a form of acknowledgement by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) of environmentally-friendly building concepts and practices. A total of six commercial and six multilevel residential buildings were recognised at the Bangunan Ceria programme ceremony in Dewan Sivik, Petaling Jaya. Read more
Penang to reward developers who build green
THE Penang government will reward developers of green buildings, state local government exco Jagdeep Singh Deo said. Developers with new buildings awarded the Green Building Index (GBI) gold or platinum rating before January 1, 2022, will receive a two-thirds rebate on the developmental charges they pay to local councils, he said. Read more
Pushing for more green buildings
DEVELOPERS whose projects have Green Building Index (GBI) certification in Penang will be eligible for rebates on assessment fees and development charges until 2021. Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Yew Tung Seang said the rebates would be given only to buildings certified by the GBI Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) in the gold and platinum categories. Read more
September 2018
A first privately built Green Building Index office in Sarawak
KUCHING: With a focus on advanced technology and innovation, Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) is going for Green Building Index (GBI) certification for its new headquarters. Located at the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, HSL Tower will be one of eight GBI-certified buildings in Sarawak and the first privately built GBI office when completed next year. Read more
CIMB offers lower rates for hybrid cars, GBI-certified buildings
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have rolled out preferential financing rates for new hybrid vehicles and Green Building Index (GBI) certified residential properties. Read more
August 2018
绿色建筑指标历史建筑工具推介】尤端祥：工具特别设计 保护绿化乔治市古迹
（槟城25日讯）槟岛市政厅推介全马首个绿色建筑物指标历史性建筑物工具。槟岛市长拿督尤端祥说，这深具意义，尤其是拥有亚洲最多的古迹店屋的乔治市。 他说，这是特别设计的工具，即在保护的同时，也可将古迹建筑物绿化。 “这特定的工具是为特定的建筑物而设，而在槟城，各种不同类型的建筑物，都有不 同 绿 色 建 筑 物 分 级 工 具 。” Read more