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.
Govt committed to ensuring Urban Renewal Act will not result in forced evictions or alter land status, says Anwar
“Under the proposed Act, the government has no right to relocate any owners.
Urban Renewal Act: draft Bill open for public feedback until March 7
According to the draft, the consent threshold for participation is as follows: 80% for buildings of 30 years, 75% for buildings more than 30 years, and 51% for abandoned buildings.
The REAL deal: What’s next, Madam Mayor?
Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif’s mandate stretches far beyond ensuring the cleanliness and provision of smooth mobility and connectivity in the city.
Johor-S'pore Special Economic Zone faces challenges in manpower shortage, regulatory and logistical hurdles, says Maybank IB
Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) highlighted in a report that nearly 60% of Singaporean businesses operating in Johor face difficulties hiring skilled technical workers, citing a poll from the Singapore Business Federation in 2024.
Economists foresees BNM to hold OPR steady in 2025, but closely watch on inflationary risks
The cautious stance comes as the central bank on Wednesday decided during its first monetary policy meeting of the year to hold the benchmark rate steady at 3%, a move unanimously expected by the market.
BNM keeps OPR steady, takes comfort in sustained growth
“At the current OPR level, the monetary policy stance remains supportive of the economy, and is consistent with the current assessment of inflation and growth prospects,” BNM said.
Urban Renewal Act a top priority, says Housing and Local Govt Ministry
The URA is envisioned to bring about a wave of urban redevelopment by lowering the bar in buying over strata titles.
BMI says Malaysia's planned RON95 subsidy removal heightens rate hike risk, but keeps OPR target at 3%
The proposed RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation — set to be implemented by mid-2025 as announced in Budget 2025 — could drive inflation higher, potentially prompting policymakers to act 'sooner than later', BMI said in a commentary note on Friday.
