Govt can claim back RM10b advance paid if ECRL spiked
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): The Malaysian government could claim back RM10.
Emkay's cross-subsidy affordable housing idea a 'private sector perspective', says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The suggestion by Emkay Group executive chairman Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar to sell affordable houses in Kuala Lumpur through a cross-subsidy method is a "perspective of the private sector", said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Johor royal family announces project to build homes below RM200,000
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibrahim yesterday announced the “Rumah Impian Bangsa Johor” affordable housing scheme for Johoreans.
MBPP wants paired road project consultant to show cause over landslide
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) today instructed the consultant of the Bukit Kukus paired road project to show cause over the deadly landslide last week, reported the Malay Mail.
Waytha to propose 10% contract quota for Indians
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): Minister in Prime Minister's Department (Unity) Senator P Waytha Moorthy (pictured) said he will propose to the Cabinet that 10% of government contracts be reserved for Indians, reported the Malay Mail today.
Hishamuddin confirms reaching out to Chinese officials to track Jho Low
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): Former special functions minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pictured) confirmed today that he is reaching out to "friends from the past" among Chinese officials to track down the alleged 1MDB fiasco mastermind, businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low.
Govt can claim RM10b from cancelled ECRL project, negotiations still ongoing, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The Malaysian government could claim back the RM10.
New Zealand ban on foreign buyers kicks in
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The bulk of foreigners will not be allowed to buy homes (unless they are newly built apartments) in the rugby mad country starting from today.
Hong Kong property tycoon Walter Kwok dies, say reports
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): Walter Kwok (pictured), the former chairman of Hong Kong developer Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd, died early Saturday at the age of 68, said statements from his family and the property company, reported Bloomberg.
Putrajaya recognising income gap woes
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The government appears to recognise that income gaps are growing more alarming than previously acknowledged.
