PH S’wak: Don’t use IBS for schools
PETALING JAYA (June 13): Pakatan Harapan Sarawak has urged the state government to not readily adopt industrialised building systems (IBS) to upgrade schools in the state, especially those in rural areas.
Maybank Investment: GST zero rate positive but needs more clarity
PETALING JAYA (May 17): Although the imposition of the zero-rated Goods and Service Tax (GST) came earlier than expected, Maybank Investment Bank views the latest announcement by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) led government as a positive move which could spur the earnings growth of the property development industry.
Weaker KL prime office market ahead, says Knight Frank
PETALING JAYA (Dec 18): The prime office market in Kuala Lumpur is forecast to be weaker for the next 12 months, according to Knight Frank’s Asia Pacific Prime Office Rental Index 3Q17.
Sunway 3Q net profit up 5% on higher revenue as tax expense retreats
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 27): Sunway Bhd's net profit climbed 5% year-on-year to RM150.
Khazanah Research: Planned home rental law may spur the market
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) hopes that Budget 2018’s proposal to formulate the Residential Rental Act to protect the landlord and tenant will spur the rental market.
Property market seen on marginal recovery
Property sector Maintain positive stance on the property sector: In the Budget 2018 announcement last Friday, the government announced that the “step-up” end financing scheme will be extended to private property developers to encourage more affordable property projects.
HBA: Affordable housing policy needs to be targeted at the right segment
PETALING JAYA (Oct 27): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has lauded the government’s move to build more affordable homes.
Budget 2018 trains eyes on rental market
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Budget 2018’s proposals to stimulate the housing rental market could mark the beginning of a greater focus on the rental market in the near future, according to Laurelcap Sdn Bhd executive director Stanley Toh.
Budget 2018 may boost the property market ‘indirectly’
PETALING JAYA (Oct 27): Although Budget 2018 doesn’t have any significant proposals for the property market, some of the proposals may indirectly offer opportunities to boost demand for houses.
