Transport Ministry has not received Kulim International Airport proposal
PETALING JAYA (June 12): The Ministry of Transport has not received a proposal on the Kulim International Airport (KXP), said minister Anthony Loke.
Airbnb says committed to engage with local authorities to develop framework
KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): Short-term lease platform Airbnb looks forward to engaging with local authorities to develop and appropriate frameworks — including tourism tax collection — that allow home sharing to thrive for Malaysia’s short- and long-term benefit, it said in an op-ed today.
Malaysia hoteliers want tourism tax abolished, Airbnb regulated
KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) had today proposed that the government abolish its RM10 per room per night tourism tax to grow foreign tourist arrivals.
Vincent Tan’s Tioman airport dreams may hit a snag
KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): Could environmental concerns scupper Berjaya Corp Bhd founder and executive chairperson Vincent Tan’s (pictured) plans for a new airport in Tioman island? According to a report by news portal Malaysiakini, Malaysian Airport Holdings Bhd managing director Badlisham Ghazali said that there were environmental concerns as the new airport may entail lengthening the current, “abandoned airport runway into the ocean through land reclamation”.
Outlet mall venture seen to enhance MAHB prospects
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Pahang welcomes Vincent Tan's airport offer for Tioman island
KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The Pahang government has welcomed Berjaya Group executive chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan’s plans to construct an airport on Tioman island (pictured) with his own resources.
AirBnb wants to give travellers a better experience
KUALA LUMPUR (June 5): There will be more than one reason to book AirBnb in future.
Bank Negara Malaysia says 'extended comprehensive information' on land transaction to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): Bank Negara Malaysia (pictured) said it has extended comprehensive information on the central bank's land transaction to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for the MACC's complete and independent review.
Ideas: Property-related election pledges may hurt real estate market
PETALING JAYA (May 15): Election pledges made by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) government regarding affordable housing and the property market at large may hurt the industry as the new government seeks to further control the market which could potentially prevent its self-correction, said Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) senior fellow Dr Carmelo Ferlito.
Owners need to know the mistakes they can’t afford to make
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): There is no one set of guidelines that suits all kinds of property management, so property owners and residents need to stay alert and keep learning more about property management to ensure their property are in good hands.
