Higher property sales seen to lift Tiong Nam’s 2QFY19 earnings
Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Bhd (Aug 28, RM1.
AREA Group inks land deal with PNB
PETALING JAYA (28 August): The AREA Group of Companies (AREA) has signed a deal with PNB Development for the purchase of 212.
More Japanese investments coming into Iskandar, says deputy minister
ISKANDAR PUTERI (Aug 27): There has been a significant growth in investments, especially from Japan, into the Iskandar region following the installation of the new government.
Selangor to study residential development costs
PETALING JAYA (Aug 27): The Selangor state exco has proposed to establish a taskforce that will examine the costs of residential property development to the point where the property is sold, reported The Star.
Property developer manager cons buyers in affordable homes scam
PETALING JAYA (Aug 27): A manager at a property development company was arrested by police for swindling interested buyers of affordable homes in Johor out of RM5,000 each, reported The Star.
Non-payment of GST refunds needs finance minister’s nod
KUALA LUMPUR: Only the finance minister has the authority to extend the two weeks given to the Royal Customs Department to refund goods and services tax (GST) inputs paid by businesses.
Developers welcome affordable housing, but want lending rules relaxed
The government plans to announce a new national housing policy, and set up one entity to handle affordable housing, a move which has seen the property development sector grow more positive, though cautious.
Goals, challenges and a wish for the nation
It is not easy serving the people, as many of the new Malaysian cabinet ministers are quickly finding out.
How far has the new government caught up on its manifesto?
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition had marched into the 14th General Election with a clearly delineated manifesto which promises to revamp the system, wipe out corruption, revive the economy and lower the cost of living, among others.
