Maybank Investment: GST zero rate positive but needs more clarity

PETALING JAYA (May 17): Although the imposition of the zero-rated Goods and Service Tax (GST) came earlier than expected, Maybank Investment Bank views the latest announcement by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) led government as a positive move which could spur the earnings growth of the property development industry.

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‘Business as usual for ECRL’

KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): While the Council of Eminent Persons, set up under the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, met heads of infrastructure projects yesterday, it is “business as usual” for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a project spokesman told reporters.

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Ewein ups stake in Penang developer

KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Ewein Bhd is increasing its stake in Ewein Zenith Sdn Bhd to 89% from 73%, as part of its plan to gain control in the Penang-based property developer, which is currently developing a luxury sea-front residential project worth RM800 million in gross development value.

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HBA looking forward to new govt’s promises on housing

PETALING JAYA (May 11): As Malaysians witness the establishment of a new government by Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan), the National House Buyers Association (HBA) is looking at the promises made in its election manifesto, especially with regard to affordable housing and homeownership with “high optimism and anticipation”.

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