HSR’s scrapping could leave a ‘hole’ in Jurong Lake District, says Singapore report
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): Singaporeans are continuing to study the potential fallout from Malaysia’s scrapping of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail.
Govt to review at least RM10b worth of projects
PETALING JAYA (May 31): The government will review, renegotiate or postpone “high-value” projects that are cumulatively worth RM10 billion, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured).
Commercial banks to reduce GST rate to 0% tomorrow — ABM
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): Commercial banks in Malaysia will reduce the goods and services tax (GST) rate to 0% tomorrow (June 1), from 6% at present.
Yearning for green spaces and lasting homes
There seems to be a growing environmental awareness among Malaysians, if the Lafarge-EdgeProp MYHOME survey findings are of any indication.
Boustead swings to RM 6.1m profit in 1Q, declares 2.5 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): Boustead Holdings Bhd returned to the black in the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 (1QFY18) after posting a net profit of RM6.
DIY or get a pro?
To ensure your property is managed well from day one, should you hire a professional property manager or rely on your own capability to do it? Cost is often a factor when it comes to property management and the lack of funds usually pushes the management corporation (MC) of a strata building to do it on their own.
DBKL cancels PPR, public housing repainting contracts
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): The contracts of 10 firms appointed to repaint Public Housing and People's Housing Project (PPR) buildings in Kuala Lumpur costing RM180 million have been cancelled, reported Bernama yesterday.
