#10yearschallenge: The property personality edition
The first month of 2019 saw the #10yearschallenge taking Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by storm.
New bus route between Malaysia and Singapore via Second Link
JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 18): A new route between Malaysia and Singapore using the Second Link was launched by bus company Causeway Link on Dec 31, reported The Star today.
National Community Policy to uplift lives of the B40
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is set to launch the National Community Policy (NCP) next month to help transform the lives of the B40 group, such as those living in the People’s Housing Projects (PPR).
Pavilion REIT will not buy stake in Pavilion Bukit Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 18): Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has decided not to participate in the ownership of the Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall here, which is being developed by Malton Bhd.
Developer of Forest City has yet to return with plan on affordable housing, says KPKT
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): The Housing and Local Government Ministry has revealed that the developer of the Forest City mega project in Johor “has yet to return with a plan” to provide affordable homes within the residential development, reported Malaysiakini today.
CIDB: Private sector adoption of IBS around 35%
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): The private sector adoption of the industrialised building system (IBS) currently stands at an estimated 35%, out of its 2020 target of 50%, said the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
Najib, Rosmah deny any conspiracy against Deepak — report
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 14): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor have denied any conspiracy to defraud controversial carpet trader Deepak Jaikishian of prime land in Bukit Raja here as alleged in the latter's RM576 million suit against the couple and two others, Malaysiakini reported today.
Penang CM: Bukit Kukus landslide occurred owing to lack of worksite safety
PENANG (Jan 4): The Bukit Kukus landslide occurred owing to the lack of worksite safety, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pictured).
RPGT now a pure taxation tool, discourages long-term investment
PETALING JAYA: The revised Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) rates that took effect from Jan 1, 2019, may lead to quicker disposals upon the fifth year of holding period as there would be no motivation for longer term investment, said a tax expert.
Govt involvement in housing market could cost taxpayers — IDEAS
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 11): A central plan by the government to address the issue of affordable housing could lead to losses that may "fall on taxpayers' shoulders", warned the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).
