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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Rehda: Property prices to drop with zero GST

PETALING JAYA (May 17): Property prices are expected to drop following the goods and services tax (GST) rate reduction to zero from 6% prior, said the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) president Datuk Seri FD Iskandar.

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Funding for TRX Lifestyle Quarter on the line

KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): Although previously close to securing between RM2 billion and RM3 billion worth of financing for its Lifestyle Quarter in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) development, TRX City Sdn Bhd and its joint-venture (JV) partner Lendlease Corp Ltd appear to be having difficulties locking down funding.

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