Moratorium on housing projects in KL would hurt the city's economy, says Zaliha
Zaliha stressed that demand for homes in Kuala Lumpur remains strong, noting that unsold units in the city declined by 10.
PAC: Outdated land formula costs govt RM136.8m in Kampung Bohol deal, needs review
The Public Accounts Committee said there is a conflict between the 2020 development plan, which designates the area as a retention pond and recreational park, and the 2040 draft plan, which proposes residential development.
PAC calls for overhaul of KL land development system over unchecked approvals, ignored public objections and cheap land sales
The Public Accounts Committee found that government land had been undervalued for years due to a 30-year-old formula to calculate land premiums, leading to land being sold below market value and causing potential losses to the government.
More than 80 residents associations in Klang Valley demand withdrawal of Urban Renewal Act
The coalition consists of 75 residents associations led by KL Residents Action for Sustainable Development and PJ Sejahtera that represents eight residents’ associations in Petaling Jaya and four non-governmental organisations.
Censof wins RM12m Housing Ministry contract for one-stop centre licensing system
To date, Century Software has implemented and maintained systems for more than 100 federal, state and local authorities nationwide, it was reported.
Lawmakers ask to delay second reading of Urban Renewal Bill for further review
The Members of Parliament have called for the Bill to be referred to two committees—Infrastructure, Transportation and Communications, and Women, Children and Community Development—and for a full social impact study to be commissioned.
Urban Renewal Bill 2025 tabled in Parliament for first reading
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming tabled the bill, with its second and third readings scheduled for next Wednesday (Aug 27).
IGBC 2025: Worker dormitories moving beyond compliance to viable investments, says Singapore association
Dormitory Association Singapore Limited (DASL) council member Alexander Wu: Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQs) are no longer just a compliance requirement—they are emerging as a viable, income-generating asset class for forward-thinking developers.
Malaysia pushes for 40% recycling, minister Nga calls for promotion of conscious consumption
IGBC 2025 also looked at flood problems in ASEAN, Scandinavian design principles, sustainability being a value-add for homebuyers and investment capital with sustainability mandates.
Fadillah reaffirms goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Deputy Prime Minister II and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof urged stakeholders to invest in new technologies, share knowledge across industries, and support human capital development to address challenges of energy transition.
