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SPNB to launch Vista Perdana Phase 2

Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) will launch Vista Perdana Phase 2. According to SPNB’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Ahmad Azizi Ali, Phase 2 offers a total of 789 units of properties comprising single-storey terraced houses, single-storey semi-detached houses and single-storey bungalows, with prices starting from RM188,000. This development is located at Jalan Sultan Tengah, Kuching. It offers a …

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Star Cineplex closing on April 30, 2016

KUCHING: Star Cineplex here which has been operating for 19 years will close on April 30. Established in 1997, the cineplex opened its branches at main towns and cities like Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Sandakan and several places in Sabah. Under prevailing conditions, some branches are closed except cinemas in Sibu, Bintulu and Sandakan. The owner Wong Tiong Hook said the …

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Papillon Street Mall @ MJC, Kuching

Papillon Street Mall located at MJC Batu Kawa. It was created to change the image of the township.

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Shopping malls a boon to local tourism

:: Photo credits to Plaza Merdeka KUCHING: Shopping malls in the city are an ideal avenue to spur tourism industry. For one, Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre which won the most innovative shopping centre award under the stand alone shopping centres category at the recent 19th Malaysia Tourism Awards 2015, is a strong testament to that view. Plaza Merdeka Holdings Sdn …

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Sarawak State govt abolishes quit rent

KUCHING: The state government has abol ished quit rent on smallholder agriculture land and residential land, making Sarawak the first state in the country to implement such policy. The abolishment takes effect immediately and will affect 360,422 titles with land rent amounting to RM8.58 million or 19 per cent of total land rent. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan …

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Rent-to-Own available for all PR1MA projects in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Rent-to-Own (RTO) scheme introduced by Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (1Malaysia People’s Housing Programme Corporation) will be available for all PR1MA projects in Sarawak. The scheme is for successful balloted applicants who cannot secure bank loans. PR1MA chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Mutalib Alias said the scheme will be available for the eight PR1MA projects in Sarawak consisting 9,195 units, …

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Housing ministry studies densification of property devt

KUCHING: The housing ministry is studying the proposal on the densification of property for the development of residential properties. Assistant Minister of Housing Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah told reporters that the housing ministry is currently working on the details. “The government is studying the densification in details. It is not finalised yet. “Hopefully, an announcement will be made soon,” …

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UCSI Sarawak campus to be operational soon

KUCHING: UCSI University Sarawak Campus expects to move into its new campus at The Isthmus here in the second quarter of the year. Students will be able to get valuable hands-on experience during their course of studies here as they will be involved in every aspect of running the hotel. The campus, which features a contemporary design, will be equipped …

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‘Cracks’ not structural defects, explains Vivacity

KUCHING: Vivacity Megamall today assured the public that the cracks appearing at two expansion joints at one of the upper floor parking bays, were nothing to worry about. These cracks were actually “a movement joint” not structural defects the mall explained in a press statement today. The movement joint was part of the design to cater for the expansion and …

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Giant Mall Petra Jaya @ Kuching

KUCHING: The establishment of Giant Hypermarket in Petra Jaya is a blessing for everyone in the area as it helps to create opportunities in various aspects. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem said the opening of the new Giant Petra Jaya Mall by GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd would not only provide convenience to shoppers living in the …

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