Goals, challenges and a wish for the nation
It is not easy serving the people, as many of the new Malaysian cabinet ministers are quickly finding out.
Forward march
More than three months in, what has the government done right so far? What has it missed? More importantly, how should it move forward? Focusing on the housing and property sector, EdgeProp.
How far has the new government caught up on its manifesto?
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition had marched into the 14th General Election with a clearly delineated manifesto which promises to revamp the system, wipe out corruption, revive the economy and lower the cost of living, among others.
So far, so good?
Malaysia’s 61st National Day celebrations hold new meaning for our country and its people after the historic change in government following the 14th General Election on May 9.
Royal Floria Putrajaya 2018 flower show begins Aug 25
Trying to get some fresh air this weekend? Head over to Putrajaya this weekend to visit the Royal Floria Putrajaya flower show.
Paramount Property on track to meet RM1bn sales target
PETALING JAYA (Aug 24): Property developer Paramount Property Development Sdn Bhd is on track to meet its full year sales target of RM1 billion with its 1H2018 sales already hitting RM598 million, said Paramount Corp Bhd group CEO and director Jeffrey Chew at an analyst and fund manager’s briefing for Paramount Corporation’s 1H2018 financial results today.
Homestays are where the party's at
PETALING JAYA (August 24): Short-term accommodation rentals of homes in the Klang Valley are being pegged as the new venue of choice for raves, wild parties which may feature drug-use, loud music and alcohol consumption.
Meagre savings from SST exemptions unlikely to lower house prices, says property developer
PETALING JAYA (Aug 24): The reintroduction of the Sales and Services Tax (SST), slated in September, is unlikely to reduce house prices despite cost savings of at least 1% to 2% for property developers, said Paramount Corp Bhd group CEO and director Jeffrey Chew.
Special committee to study business models for Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan
PUTRAJAYA (Aug 24): The Federal Territories (FT) Ministry has set up a special committee to study sustainable ways for Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan (YWP) to generate its own funding, said its minister Khalid Samad.
Call for concrete action plan on GST refunds
KUALA LUMPUR (August 24): With a week to go before the Sept 1 implementation of the new sales and service tax (SST), manufacturers yesterday called on the government to address the goods and services tax (GST) input tax refunds conundrum before imposing the SST.
