"It would, however, depend on the pricing behaviour as to how traders will pass on the SST cost."

Pua said this is because in the case of acquisition, the government intends to only make compensation based on construction cost, as stated in the concession agreement.

Upon opening of the entire stretch, the 5.2km extension of EcoHill Link, which currently connects Jalan Semenyih and ultimately to LEKAS, will cut the travel time between Beranang and the LEKAS-Semenyih Interchange from 30 minutes to just 10 minutes

"The abolition of GST and its enforcement system also provides room for tax dodgers and lower corporate tax declaration as what happened under the previous SST system.

"These are the real reasons why many promises in Harapan's manifesto cannot be fulfilled and why aid to the lower-income group will be slashed and there will be no pay rise for civil servants."

“Why would Prasarana spend millions to expand the terminal when the service is running at a loss and the RM90 million allocation is merely to sustain the existing operation?” said a former state executive councillor.

Located at Genting Permai, Bentong, Pahang, Windmill Upon Hills by OSK Property is a freehold development strategically located midway between the popular tourist spot and the heart of the capital city, which is reachable in under 40 minutes by road.

The number of unsold high-end properties continues to go up. Penang Housing Committee chairman says it is time for more affordable homes.

“At the end of the day, it should work with us as we can provide (the industry's) input. After all, we carry the burden (as developers), we well as that of consultants and bankers too.”

Sold for: RM3.2 million; Concluded by: Lai Yan Yin (REN17086) of MIP Properties (012-881 8886) and Doris Tung (REN 00786) of Full Homes Realty (012-314 7998); When: May 2018

Tan Sri Ahmad Tajuddin Ali: "The drive [for public housing developers] to build quality homes is not there.”