Malaysia's February inflation slows as housing, utilities costs moderate, official data show
A group covering housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels moderated to 2.
KPKT and JMB/MC to jointly oversee tender process in urban renewal projects — Nga Kor Ming
Inferring the controversies surrounding the proposed Urban Renewal Act, the KPKT Minister refers to the forthcoming major legislative reform as Akta Pemulihan Strata dan Bandar (Akta PSB) and said: “Akta PSB stipulates that all existing owners will not get anything less favourable than the original”.
Developers optimistic property sales will pick up, cautious about rising costs, industry survey shows
Optimism was at its highest in five years, according to results of a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda).
Gagasan Nadi sells 523 affordable homes to Selangor housing board for RM134mil
On a back-of-the-envelope calculation, each unit would cost approximately RM256,998.
E-invoicing for JMB, MC, RA: an unnecessary burden that needs re-consideration
As non-profit entities, JMBs/MCs/RAs are not subject to corporate tax.
After BNM's hold at 3%, economists forecast no OPR change throughout 2025
This marks the eleventh consecutive MPC meeting where the OPR was held at 3%, after a 25-basis-point increase from 2.
EdgeProp new-launch report: Selangor affordable housing expected to surge after 2026
The affordable housing projects priced at RM300,000 and below in Selangor account for 13% of the market supply in 2025.
BNM keeps OPR at 3% as it bets on steady growth, with manageable inflation
The central bank anticipates global growth to be sustained by positive labour market conditions, moderating inflation, and less restrictive monetary policies, with global trade to remain supported by the ongoing tech upcycle, although it flagged risks from uncertainties surrounding tariffs, major economies' policies, and geopolitical developments.
How Urban Renewal Act proposals contravene Federal Constitution
Our concerns regarding the proposed URA are well founded and highlight critical legal and constitutional issues.
Zaliha: Govt studying city congestion charge, report expected by year end
A congestion charge is a fee imposed on vehicles entering certain busy areas, usually city centres, to reduce traffic congestion and encourage public transport use.
