PM hopes to have a decision on ECRL as soon as possible
PUTRAJAYA (Feb 2): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reiterated today that negotiations on the fate of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project are ongoing.
Deloitte fined RM2.2m over 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 1): In the first case of an audit firm being penalised in connection with the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) yesterday fined Deloitte PLT RM2 million for failing to discharge its statutory obligations, including not immediately reporting irregularities.
Stamp duties waived for properties under HOC 2019
PETALING JAYA (Jan 31): The stamp duties on property sales and purchase agreements (SPA) for properties priced up to RM1 million and for loan agreements of up to RM2.
What about us? M40 group shouldn’t be left out of homeownership incentives, says HBA
PETALING JAYA (Jan 31): With so much focus on easing homeownership for the B40 (bottom 40% income group) the National House Buyers’ Association (HBA) has reminded the government not to forget about the needs of the M40 (middle 40% income group).
WATCH: With RM81bn ECRL at risk, China tries to tug M'sia's heartstrings with song
PETALING JAYA (Jan 30): The Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has released a music video titled "Bahu Kiri" on its Facebook page to commemorate 45 years of China-Malaysia diplomatic ties.
New anti-graft plan after slew of scandals
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 30): Amid the slew of financial scandals seen since the change in regime last year, such as the ones involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd, Lembaga Tabung Haji and the Federal Land Development Authority, the Pakatan Harapan government yesterday launched a five-year action plan to stem similar misdeeds in the future.
BNM’s Fund for Affordable Homes to help lower income group own property
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched the Fund for Affordable Homes to help the lower income group in the country to own a home.
Non-Penangites can now buy affordable homes in state to address overhang
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 29): Non-residents of Penang are now allowed to purchase affordable homes in the state as the authorities here attempt to fix the “overhang situation”.
Dr M on ECRL: Be patient and wait for Guan Eng’s statement
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 29): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged the public to be patient with the government’s decision over the fate of the RM81 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, and wait for the official statement from Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Unsold homes reach new heights
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): The number of unsold homes in Malaysia has more than doubled, reaching a new high of 30,115 homes as at the third quarter of 2018 (3Q18).
