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US' Geithner: Keep public role in housing finance

WASHINGTON: The government should continue to play a role in any new system of housing finance Congress develops, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers on March 23 as they began debate an overhaul of the way Americans buy their homes.

Bina Puri’s Tong in Ho Hup

KUALA LUMPUR: In yet another twist to the Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd saga, Tan Sri Tong Yoke Kim @ Tong Kiot Seng, who controls 19.27% of Bina Puri Holdings Bhd via a privately held entity, has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Ho Hup with a 7.28% interest.

D’Tiara Corp to dispose of subsidiary to Amanahraya Development

PETALING JAYA: D’Tiara Corp Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oilcorp Bhd, has entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Amanahraya Development Sdn Bhd to dispose of the entire issued and paid up share capital of its wholly owned subsidiary, D’Tiara Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd (DHR) for a consideration of RM1.

Mah Sing acquires Grand Prestige Development

PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Bhd has acquired the entire issued and paid-up share capital of Grand Prestige Development Sdn Bhd on Jan 18, 2010 with an authorised share capital of RM100,000 comprising 100,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each, of which two ordinary shares of RM1 each have been issued and fully paid-up, for cash consideration of RM2.

Mah Sing’s shareholders approve bonus issue

PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd’s shareholders approved the bonus issue of up to 151 million new ordinary shares during its extraordinary general meeting on March 23. The bonus issue was meant to reward shareholders for their continuous support and loyalty to he group.

32,762 PPR housing units being built in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is implementing 25 People's Housing Projects (PPR) involving 32,762 units in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said.