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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) had overpaid for some of its assets, forking out “much higher than market price” for acquisitions, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): The government, which has proposed to sell its non-strategic assets to raise funds, will ensure that Bumiputera participation remains in these assets after the sale, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

  KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 13): AirAsia Group Bhd will not invest in the proposed airport real estate investment trust (Airport REIT) as the low-cost carrier does not want to lose focus on its airline business, said chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Managers Association (MRMA) suggested the government consider increasing the free float of the Airport REIT (AREIT) to more than 30% of the proposed stake, in line with the Bursa Malaysia's priority to attract higher foreign participation in the local capital market.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): The federal government’s proposed airport real estate investment trust (REIT) may be neutral for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in the near term.

​ KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is of the view that the formation of the airport real estate investment trust (airport REIT), as proposed in the Budget 2019 tabled in Parliament today, is a way for the government to 'securitise' its infrastructure assets.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): The Barisan Nasional (BN) opposition coalition has presented its alternative budget for 2019 with an expected government revenue of RM247.

JOHOR BARU (Oct 23): In a move to help house buyers affected by sick and abandoned private housing projects, the state government says it will take proactive measures.

  SHAH ALAM (Oct 20): How do you decide if an old property is worth investing in and what are the signs you look out for? According to Sri Penaga Management Corporation chairman Khaw Chay Tee, the management and maintenance of the property are key factors to consider.

KUALA LUMPUR (OCT 19): Some 800 seniors in Malaysia aged 60 and above  have earned more than RM5.