HSR demise could hit Jurong property prices, say reports
KUALA LUMPUR (May 29): The scrapping of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project is already causing some concerns in Singapore, more so in the Jurong area.
Are Malaysians too idealistic?
While many would agree that a happy family makes up an ideal home, some may also concur that a comfortable house and an ideal environment can contribute to a happy family.
Bank Negara Malaysia says 'extended comprehensive information' on land transaction to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): Bank Negara Malaysia (pictured) said it has extended comprehensive information on the central bank's land transaction to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for the MACC's complete and independent review.
MRCB rises in active trade on news of disposing EDL to govt by year end
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Shares of Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) rose 1.
A home is not just a roof over our heads
Now that Malaysians have given their input on their ideal home through the Lafarge-EdgeProp MYHOME survey, the organisers of this initiative are eager to see the creation of the Malaysian ideal home.
Tax consultants: Zero-rated GST could spur market sentiment
PETALING JAYA (May 17): Taxation consultants lauded the government’s move of zero-rated GST as it will improve the ease of doing business in Malaysia and lessen the hassle for developers, especially those who have mixed-use developments.
Drawing up a picture of the ideal Malaysian home
Owning a home is a common goal shared by many Malaysians.
DAP MP wants answers on KL land sale
KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): DAP’s Lim Lip Eng (pictured) has claimed that of the 64 lots of land which Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) sold between 2014 and 2018, only 30 have been used for affordable housing, the Malaysiakini news portal reported today.
REIT managers say SC's REIT guideline amendments will drive market's growth
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): The liberalisation in the permissible list of activities provides alternative growth opportunities to Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (M-REITs) in the areas of acquiring vacant land to undertake property development activities, acquisition of assets with provision of income support and investments through private leases, said the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA).
Tax relief granted to mega public projects since 1980s
KUALA LUMPUR (April 20): Various tax reliefs have been commonly accorded to mega public infrastructure developments as a government incentive since the 1980s, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department asserted yesterday, following the brouhaha over the granting of goods and services tax (GST) relief for the procurement of materials and services related to the RM55 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.
