Govt asks for RM15.5b more for development spending
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): The Federal Government is seeking RM15.
Govt to introduce tightened rules on resale of affordable housing units, says Zuraida
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): The government plans to introduce new rules on resale of affordable houses under the Affordable Housing Policy to control prices and ownership and to ensure the houses are utilised by only eligible applicants.
Over RM910,000 lost to conmen promising RMMJ houses
JOHOR BAHRU (March 27): More than 70 people have lost what could amount to over RM910,000 to scammers who promised to secure them Johor Affordable Homes (RMMJ).
Selamatkan Kuala Lumpur: Fresh hearing on Tiara Titiwangsa project unnecessary
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): NGO Selamatkan Kuala Lumpur (SKL) has said there is no need for a fresh hearing for residents in Taman Tiara Titiwangsa regarding a high-density project on Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan land.
Foreign workers housed in gated communities irks local residents
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): The land-scarce island of Penang has seen the issue of Multinational Corporations that have been forced to house their foreign workers within exclusive gated and guarded communities, raising the ire of locals in the neighbourhoods.
Advancecon, Kumpulan Semesta to explore solar energy opportunity
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): Earthworks and civil engineering services provider Advancecon Holdings Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd (KSSB) to explore opportunities in the solar energy industry in Malaysia, particularly the Large Scale Solar Project 3 initiated by the Energy Commission.
AirAsia wants Nepal's airport to waive late fees worth Rs 130 million
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): AirAsia Group Bhd has asked Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, Nepal to waive around Rs 130 million in outstanding fees, according to a report by The Himalayan Times today.
Lawyers say Taman Rimba Kiara development can be terminated without compensation, if…
PETALING JAYA (March 26): The Taman Rimba Kiara developer is not entitled to any compensation for its termination, if “the contract is found to be tainted by illegality”, said former Malaysian Bar President Ambiga Sreenevasan and Derek Fernandez, lawyer and Petaling Jaya City Councillor.
Guan Eng confirms sale of M'sian consulate building in HK, says offer made during Najib's time
KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): The disposal of a tower building in Hong Kong that houses the Consulate-General of Malaysia's office was actually proposed during the previous administration, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Decision on legal action amid Felda's deterioration to be disclosed in White Paper
KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): The decision by the government on whether legal action will be taken against those who have breached laws and contributed to the financial deterioration in Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will be revealed in the White Paper on the institution, said Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Mohd Radzi Md Jidin.
