Urban Renewal Act a top priority, says Housing and Local Govt Ministry
The URA is envisioned to bring about a wave of urban redevelopment by lowering the bar in buying over strata titles.
BMI says Malaysia's planned RON95 subsidy removal heightens rate hike risk, but keeps OPR target at 3%
The proposed RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation — set to be implemented by mid-2025 as announced in Budget 2025 — could drive inflation higher, potentially prompting policymakers to act 'sooner than later', BMI said in a commentary note on Friday.
Think tank proposes new way to measure housing affordability, saying current method overlooks critical elements
“While financial affordability measures the monetary burden of owning a home, social affordability focuses on its appeal based on proximity to efficient transportation systems and the availability of job opportunities.
MUI Properties’ shares suspended for corporate exercise announcement
Shares of MUI Properties have more than doubled so far this year, after hitting a two-decade high on Sept 30.
Transparency needed before assessment tax hikes
DBKL should treat its underlying problems with financial accountability rather than increase rates that will cause inflation and make the rakyat suffer the domino effect down the supply chain.
Quota abolished for solar panel installation under self-consumption mechanism — energy ministry
The programme, introduced back in 2017, was previously limited to installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on rooftops.
Ending flat-rate loan calculations can curb household debt, bankruptcy risks — economists
“The Rule of 78 front-loads interest payments, meaning borrowers pay a larger portion of the total interest in the early stages of the loan.
Melaka records 12 home contractor fraud cases with claims over RM200,000
Melaka Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Norena Jaafar: “Fraud cases involving home contractors often occur because homeowners hire unregistered contractors, connect with them through third parties or social media platforms like Facebook or fail to document agreements properly.
Secure your dream home before Christmas and New Year? PropNex has another open house on Dec 21 and 22
PropNex Malaysia is offering two terrace homes, a bungalow and a semidee house, all in the Klang Valley! KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19): Wouldn’t it be great to celebrate a festive occasion with you signing on the dotted line for a dream home? With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, you will have a superb chance to do so as PropNex Malaysia is hosting another open house this weekend (Dec 21 and 22).
South Malaysia Industries uncooperative in facilitating EGM, alleges acquirer Target 1
Despite this, Target 1 said it remains committed to ensuring that the EGM proceeds as planned and will take all necessary steps in accordance with the law.
