Will the SST will bring down property prices? Experts weigh in

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): The Sales and Services Tax (SST) which will take effect next month will not be applied to building materials – namely bricks, cement and sand – and construction services, a move that Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said will hopefully address property affordability issues hindering home ownership in Malaysia.

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ECRL contractor confirms staff layoffs

PETALING JAYA (July 23): China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCC-ECRL) has confirmed that it is rationalising its staff count following the suspension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), without stating the number of employees cut.

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