Sunway Group chief innovation officer and Sunway iLabs director Matt Van Leeuwen: We hope to empower homeowners to grow their own food. This will be a model for Sunway Property to replicate throughout their cities in Malaysia, and allows us to scale up quickly.

The House Buyers’ Association (HBA) is steadfast and unwavering in our views that there should be variable rates for mixed development schemes. Mixed developments involve issues extending beyond the mere use of parcels and the factors enumerated in the formula contained in the First Schedule of the Strata Management Act, 2013 (SMA).

Sitting on a 1.2-acre freehold site, the high-rise residential project stands tall with 40 levels offering expansive panoramic views towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Blue Mountains. It offers 398 luxury apartments with built-ups ranging from 46 sq m to 121 sq m with prices ranging from A$628,000 (RM1.8 million) to A$1.8 million.

Mohd Ali, 70, also signed the instrument of oath of office at the ceremony held at the Balai Istiadat of Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh here.

“There were quite a number of recently completed units that went under the hammer last year, some of which have been left vacant although they are in good locations.”

Former executive director of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Zakariah Abdul Rashid said small and micro enterprises (SMEs) accounted for 70 percent of the country's 98.5 percent of small and medium enterprises, and they were mainly involved in the services sector.

Uggah, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister I, however, added that only hair-cutting services are allowed for now, while other services such as facial and head massages are prohibited.

Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, said each family will receive RM500 including RM1,000 in rent assistance for six months.

This is the highest ever daily figure recorded in the country; the second highest was on March 26 with 235 cases.

Of the 275 local transmissions, 271 cases involved foreign nationals with 270 emerging from repeat testing of detainees at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot Centre, while another case was detected at a construction site in Pudu.

CEO Ong Ghee Bin said OSK Property has defined essential homes as developments that emphasise on the fundamental requirements with selected key facilities while maintaining a balance of greenery and sustainable features.