An icon of affordable housing
It all began 35 years ago when Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar armed himself with the determination and passion to build homes that people could afford, especially first-time homebuyers.
About 13,000 passengers affected by Firefly’s suspension of flights to S’pore
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): Malaysia Airlines Bhd said about 13,000 booked passengers will be affected by the temporary suspension of FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd’s operations into Singapore from Dec 1, following the city state’s plans to move all turboprop flights from Changi Airport to Seletar Airport.
Zuraida: National Community Policy to improve livelihood of B40
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said that helping the B40 group to own a home and improve their livelihood will continue to be her focus, and the upcoming National Community Policy would help achieve the desired outcome.
Improve end-financing access and standardise Bumiputera quota release mechanism, urges Rehda president
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): The Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) Malaysia president Datuk Soam Heng Choon has urged the government to make end-financing more accessible to homebuyers and standardise the Bumiputera quota units release mechanism nationwide to solve the property overhang problem and encourage homeownership.
KPKT Minister: FundMyHome available to everyone
PETALING JAYA (Nov 22): The innovative FundMyHome property scheme is open to all, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
FT Minister: Lim Lip Eng should lodge report over DBKL officer bribery allegations
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad, in response to Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng's allegations of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers taking bribes from eateries who had placed tables and chairs on parking lots and sidewalks, has said the Kepong MP should lodge a report.
UPDATE: Action must be taken against Jho Low, says Najib
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says action must be taken against Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, if he is found to have committed wrongdoings in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
Restaurant owner urges road closure after fatal crash
SERI KEMBANGAN (Nov 22): The owner of the restaurant where patrons were involved in a crash when a vehicle drove into tables set up outside, has requested that local authorities to implement road closure after work hours, for the safety of diner sin the area.
Hotel swimming pools not suitable for lessons, says association
PETALING JAYA (Nov 22): The Malaysian Association of Hotels have said that it is not a good idea to have hotel pools used for swimming lessons, reported The Star today.
