Better transport system, affordable housing in 2011?

The MRT system should integrate seamlesly with other existing modes of transport such as the KL monorail.2011 can be a year for the common folks and real estate industry players to celebrate if more timely efforts are expended to improve the overall living, working and leisure environment in our cities.There are a number of initiatives that...

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Mixed prospects in property sector

Last year was quite an eventful one for the local housing market with strong demand and record prices registered in key property hot spots that included the Klang Valley and Penang.Concerns over potential overheating had culminated in Bank Negara’s imposition in early November of a maximum loan-to-value ratio (LVR) of 70% for third home mortgages.Buyers...

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Dream house no more?

The dream of homeownership is very much alive in the emerging world.The financial crisis that began in 2007 had its roots in excesses in the housing market that remained unresolved in 2010 and that will continue to roil economies in 2011 and beyond.Everybody now knows about America's dodgy “subprime” mortgages (the term says it all). But it is all too easy to forget that the development of this market was initially welcomed, because...

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MBSA receives Sustainable City 2010 award for the third time

The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) was recently presented with the Sustainable City 2010 Award at a national-level event.The recognition marked the third consecutive year the MBSA has won the Sustainable City award since it was introduced in 2008.For this year, the MBSA came in second with a 90.09% score while the administrative capital of Putrajaya emerged tops with a 94.12% score.The conferment of the sustainable city title was...

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Famous Las Vegas Attraction - Trip to Las Vegas

The Hilton is one of the more luxurious offerings on the Vegas Strip. In addition to world class accommodations and a fully functional casino the Las Vegas Hilton also has some of the best shows running along the strip. Current acts include the likes of Barry Manilow and Menopause the Musical. Future acts include big names such as Johnny Mathis and the Asian Fusion concert series. Perhaps the most famous attraction at the Las...

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Best Hotels in The World - Most Expensive & Luxurious

You might have stayed in 5 star hotels and felt the glamour of money and standard. However, you might not have stayed in the BEST HOTELS of the world. The 10 most expensive hotels in the world are hotels that are beyond most people's comprehension. These hotel rooms do not include the average guests double beds, working bathrooms, and televisions. These hotel rooms are suites that cover entire floors of hotel buildings, suites...

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A List of Posh Departmental Stores in Dhaka

Whether you are a consumer or a busienssman it is always a good idea to keep the phonenumbers and website address of most popular departmental stores in your city. Here I've listed the largest departmental stores in dhaka. Hope this helps someone.Meena BazarAddress: Meena House, 719/A Satmosjid Road, Dhanmondi.City: Dhaka - 1205Country: BangladeshTelephone: +880-2-9122640Fax: +880-2-9122640Website: www.meenabazar-bd.comAgoraRahimafrooz...

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10 Top Secret or Closed Places Where You Can't Go

This list presents you Ten of the most significant SECRET and EXCLUSIVE PLACES around the world that are closed to the general public or are virtually impossible for the general public to visit.1. MEZHGORYE:Mezhgorye is a closed town in Russia which is believed to house people working on the highly secret Mount Yamantaw. The town was founded...

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Sky View

Friends wish you allHAPPY & PROSPEROUSNew Year Your continuous support and interest in my blog enthused me to show more of my Little World.Looking forward to do more of it in the New Year.Thanks to all and happy blogging....

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Tambun Indah mulls Klang Valley project

PROPERTY developer Tambun Indah Land Bhd is looking to expand to the Klang Valley to tap into the growing demand for residential properties.Tambun Indah, which has some RM60 million in cash reserves, has not decided on any particular land yet but is on the lookout for suitable landbank."We are eyeing for landbank in the Klang Valley and have...

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Tambun Indah to buy 3.2ha in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR: Tambun Indah Land Bhd, a leading property developer in Penang, is planning to acquire 3.2ha of land next year.Managing director Ir Teh Kiak Seng said the group had identified 1.6ha on the mainland and another 1.6ha on Penang island with a gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM36mil and RM170mil respectively.According to an independent market researcher, the residential property market in Penang was valued...

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Mall-in-a-park first of its kind in Malaysia

Two Malaysian actors plan to open a shopping mall within a park in October next year, said to be the first of its kind in Malaysia.Dubbed an outdoor living mart, the project will occupy a land area of 5.9ha located between Puchong, Seri Kembangan and Putrajaya.The project, dubbed "Garden Explore", will cover seven major zones of outdoor retailing...

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MRCB-IJM Land merger called off

PETALING JAYA: Property firms IJM Land and MRCB have aborted their planned merger by way of a members' scheme of arrangement as both companies have not been able to come to an agreement.Separate announcements by both companies were made to the stock exchange on Friday concerning the matter.RHB Investment Bank and Newfields Advisors announced on behalf of MRCB that both companies “have not been able to reach an agreement on the...

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Ibraco selling 6.5ha land in Kuching

REAL ESTATE and property developer, Ibraco Bhd, is selling a total number of 6.5ha of land in Kuching, Sarawak, to Wansa Realty Sdn Bhd for RM14.2 million.The demand for office buildings and exhibition buildings in the subject area is expected to be limited.The company told Bursa Malaysia Bhd that the disposal will avoid potential holding cost should Ibraco build and sell the office and exhibition buildings.The sale consideration...

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Mitrajaya unit wins RM53.5m contract

PROPERTY developer Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary has won a RM53.5 million contract for the construction and completion of five units of hangar, one unit of two-storey multipurpose café building, two units of electrical substation and one unit guardhouse at Subang Airport, Selangor.The contract awarded to Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd, is for a period of 10 months and work starts on January 1 2011.By Business Ti...

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Axis-REIT wants to buy building for RM51m

Axis Real Estate Investment Trust(Axis-REIT) is proposing to acquire a four-storey building, together with a freehold land, in Selangor from FSBM Holdings Bhd for RM51.25 million.The proposed acquisition would be consistent with the investment objective and would be accretive to Axis-REIT's distribution income, the company said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia today.It said the proposed acquisition would diversify and enlarge Axis-REIT's...

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Where Sirens Lived

The story about Odysseus (Odysseus That Sailes 10 Years Round Sicily) was interesting for me because Homer tells about the Thyrrenian sea and about the coast of Campania. In fact, even if the heroe passed more time to sail round Sicily, he passed near Sirens, too. Sirens were very beautiful females with feathering. They chanted to attract...

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Where Sirens Lived

The story about Odysseus (Odysseus That Sailes 10 Years Round Sicily) was interesting for me because Homer tells about the Thyrrenian sea and about the coast of Campania. In fact, even if the heroe passed more time to sail round Sicily, he passed near Sirens, too. Sirens were very beautiful females with feathering. They chanted to attract...

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How to Apply for a Machine Readable Passport in Bangladesh?

Isn't it cool that you can have a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) in Bangladesh now? As per the latest circular (dated 18 May 2010) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Bangladesh, following fees will be applicable for a new (manual) passport/renewal of an existing passport, till the implementation of Digital Passport in Missions...

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Tambun Indah to acquire land in Penang

Tambun Indah Land Bhd, a leading property developer in Penang, is planning to acquire 3.2 hectares of land next year.Managing Director Ir Teh Kiak Seng said the group had identified 1.6 hectares on the mainland and another 1.6 hectares on Penang island with a gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM36 million and RM170 million, respectively.According to an independent market researcher, the residential property market...

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RM20m GDV for 'Garden Explore' project

Green Atmosphere Sdn Bhd (GA) has estimated a gross development value of RM20 million for its newly launched one-stop outdoor living mart project called "Garden Explore".With its strategic location in Seri Kembangan, between Puchong and Putrajaya, the project would create opportunities for business owners in the industry with an expected high turnover of 750,000 visitors within a five km radius of the location, says GA's chief...

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Ibraco to sell land in Kuching

Ibraco Bhd plans to dispose of 6.48 hectares of mixed zone land in Kuching, Sarawak to Wansa Realty Sdn Bhd for RM14.18 million cash.In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, Ibraco said the demand for office and exhibition buildings was expected to be limited."The disposal will avoid potential holding cost. In addition, the sale consideration is approximate 2.7 per cent above the market value of the land," it said.Ibraco said the...

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Asian Pac’s Safe Valley signs deal to sell land

ASIAN Pac Holdings Bhd’s unit, Safe Valley Sdn Bhd has signed a deal to sell 3.5ha of land in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, to Axis Milestone Sdn Bhd for RM49.1 million.Proceeds will be used to reduce its borrowings and to fund other development projects.It expects to complete the deal by March 31 next year.By Business Ti...

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Sunway City buys land in Johor

PETALING JAYA: Sunway City Bhd is acquiring 64.63 acres near Johor Baru from Bukit Lenang Development Sdn Bhd for RM134.52mil.The company said in an announcement that a shareholders' agreement was also signed for a proposed joint venture via Asli Budimas Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Sunway City), for the development of the land.By The S...

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GuocoLand says no plan to set up REIT

SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed developer GuocoLand, a firm linked to Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan, said today it had no plans to set up a real estate investment trust (REIT), dismissing a report in the Business Times newspaper.GuocoLand rose as much as 2.7 per cent today after paper said it may float two real estate investment trusts with assets of up to S$8 billion (US$6.2 billion) in the next 3-5 years.“GuocoLand wishes...

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Carré Kitchen at Eurocucina 2010 in Milan

 Carré Kitchen at Eurocucina 2010 in MilanAre you bored with the rigid style of kitchen minimalist design? That would not be found again here. At Eurocucina 2010 in Milan, Italian kitchen manufacturer Ernestomeda introduced the Carré kitchen that was designed by Marc Sadler. Carré, brand new kitchen bearing the name of Marc Sadler, results...

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Modern and Stylish Kitchen Interior Design

 Modern and Stylish Kitchen Interior DesignYou will get an interior design of kitchen with a modern and stylish design when you can have an attractive cabinet design, because the cabinets design greatly affect the kitchens interior. Italian design has always been associated with flair and creativity. Cabinets By Design presents a modern...

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Sweet and Charming Teenage Girls Bedroom Design

 Sweet and Charming Teenage Girls Bedroom DesignChildren’sr furniture producers Dielle from Italy has many amazing designs for you. You can turn your daughters room with beautiful furniture like the photo above. This latest collection can decorate the room perfectly. Color choice is very varied. Not too many details and has a minimalist...

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Adorable Bathroom Interior Design

 Adorable Bathroom Interior DesignDo you like spa? And could you include one person who liked the roses in the tub baths luxury? Imagine if you normally find in hotels now exist in your home. Impressive. You will definitely spend much time in the bathroom of your home if the bathroom is in the luxurious and beautiful scenery as possible....

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Italian bathroom by pibamarmi

In addition marble is a very strong material and baths from it will be beautiful after long years of using. Pibamarmi is a firm with 40 years of experience in manufacturing products from stones and mostly marbles. Pibamarmi offers amazing variety of stone applications for the bathroom environments. Cobe Esterna bath created by Hikaru Mori...

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Bathroom collection design from laufen

Magnificent white in the finest ceramic, punchy pink or style-setting black are combined with simple bubbles and lack of sharp edges in order to create the perfect bathroom. Curvy and occasionally asymmetrical ceramic, a lot of storage space and easy to clean surfaces – what could be better in a minimum of space? Ceramic part of the collection...

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