Expect measures to raise homeownership and tackle overhang in Budget 2019, say analysts
PETALING JAYA: Budget 2019 will continue to be geared towards affordable housing policies.
LBS calls for allocations for first time homebuyers in Budget 2019
PETALING JAYA (Oct 23): LBS Bina Group Bhd is hopeful that new measures to empower first-time homebuyers will be announced in the upcoming Budget 2019.
Foreign selldown not due to MRT2 underground contract termination, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Selldown on the Malaysian equity market last week was not due to the termination of Mass Rapid Transit Line 2 (MRT2) underground work contract with MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng opined.
Introduction of new taxes could further impact property sector, says TA Securities
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Any introduction of new taxes — such as the inheritance tax and capital gain tax — could weigh on house buyers and investor sentiment, further impacting the property sector which has already been plagued by affordability and strict lending issues, according to TA Securities.
Economist expects a "lean and mean but supportive" Budget 2019
PETALING JAYA (Oct 10): SERC Sdn Bhd executive director Lee Heng Guie expects to see a “lean and mean but supportive” Budget 2019.
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Putrajaya considering debt issuance, asset monetisation to meet financing needs, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 19): Malaysia needs an economic road-map to chart a path from global kleptocracy to sustainable growth, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Construction outlook cloudy with no near-term catalysts
KUALA LUMPUR (September 5): After months of speculation, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirmed on Monday that construction of the Pan Borneo Highway is facing delays in Sabah, despite huge sums having been channelled into the project.
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.
