Guan Eng calls for probe into high cement prices in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today calls for investigations into possible monopolistic practices among cement players in Sarawak, saying that prices of the building material in the state are markedly higher than in Peninsular Malaysia.
Cement price hike may cause house prices to rise by 10% - 15%
PETALING JAYA (June 17): The cement price hike of close to 50% will spark a chain reaction in the construction and property development industry, which may likely lead to a property price increase of 10% to 15%.
Cement manufacturers: Cement prices in Peninsular Malaysia have reached an unsustainable level
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Cement manufacturers said today that cement prices in Peninsular Malaysia, which have been falling since 2016, have reached a level that is not sustainable, amid the various cost increases the industry is facing.
Co-work trend: A boon for the office market?
As the volume of office space in the Klang Valley rises, competition in securing tenants has become more intense.
Parang road rage incident suspect arrested
JOHOR BAHRU (June 6): The suspect caught on video brandishing a parang in a road rage incident has been arrested.
Retail fuel prices to be kept unchanged from June 1 till June 14
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): The Ministry of Finance announced today that retail fuel prices will stay unchanged in the upcoming fortnight, from June 1 till June 14, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Sewage stench to be settled after 10 years’ tolerance
KLANG (May 24): After 10 years of putting up with the foul stench, the residents in Bandar Botanic and Ambang Botanic 1 can finally see some light at the end of the (sewage) tunnel.
RON97 up 8 sen to RM2.76 per litre, RON95 and diesel unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): The retail price of RON97 will rise by eight sen to RM2.
Guan Eng leads 10-member office to oversee govt’s debt, liabilities
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): A Debt Management Office (DMO) has been set up to review and manage the government’s debt and liabilities, which will be chaired by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.