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This marks the eleventh consecutive MPC meeting where the OPR was held at 3%, after a 25-basis-point increase from 2.

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.

Cross-border capital flows also rose by 12% to US$171 billion, underscoring the international appetite for real estate.

Our concerns regarding the proposed URA are well founded and highlight critical legal and constitutional issues.

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.

“Under the proposed Act, the government has no right to relocate any owners.

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.

Senior Federal Counsel (SFC) Shamsul Bolhassan told a three-member bench led by Datuk Lee Swee Seng that this in accordance with Section 29(1)(b) of the Government Proceedings Act 1956 (GPA).

From the banking industry to real estate, Stephanie Chen of Tech Real Estate Sdn Bhd reflects on challenges, career breakthroughs and future goals PETALING JAYA (Feb 20): As 2018 came to an end, Stephanie Chen, then a relationship manager in the banking industry, decided to make a total career change.

At the last Nov 7 sitting, Court of Appeal judge Datuk Lee Swee Seng had asked both parties to look into settling the long dispute, and, should there be none, the hearing is to proceed on Feb 20 and 21.