Over RM20b housing credit guarantee approved since 2008—deputy housing minister
The fund was increased by RM10 billion this year, bringing the overall allocation to RM30 billion.
Loke: KTMB ETS3 to begin KL–Kluang–KL route on Aug 30
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) for the southern route will commence operations involving the Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral)–Kluang–KL Sentral route on Aug 30, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Tabung Haji's proposed Saudi land purchase to be carefully assessed—deputy minister
The proposal to purchase land in Saudi Arabia will be carefully reviewed, considering market conditions, risks, and the financial capacity of Lembaga Tabung Haji, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
Long-standing Gemas camp land compensation issue resolved, says Anwar
The government has agreed to settle the outstanding land premium compensation owed to the Negeri Sembilan government involving land at the Syed Sirajuddin Camp in Gemas, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Saturday.
Incentives for developers that adopt ‘build and sell’ approach, says Nga
The government will offer incentives to property developers that adopt the ‘build and sell’ policy, with the aim of eliminating abandoned projects by 2030.
Urban Renewal Bill consent threshold among world’s highest, ensures owners’ rights, says KPKT
The 80% consent threshold proposed under the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 is among the highest in the world and complies with international best practice standards, serving as a prerequisite for initiating negotiations among property owners, according to the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT).
Govt mulling single waste management agency, says Nga
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is exploring the formation of a single agency to manage solid waste, e-waste, sewage and radioactive waste through optimised use of resources, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Thursday.
Penang Infrastructure Corporation CEO says 80 hectares of Silicon Island reclaimed so far
Reclamation works on Silicon Island have passed the 80-hectare mark, marking steady progress for the largest land reclamation project in Penang to date.
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EcoWorld establishes RM2b rated perpetual sukuk wakalah programme
Eco World Development Group Bhd’s (KL:ECOWLD) wholly owned subsidiary, Eco World Perpetual Capital Bhd, has established a rated perpetual sukuk wakalah programme with a nominal value of RM2 billion.
National Council for Local Government to adopt new Service Efficiency Act, says Nga
The 86th National Council for Local Government (MNKT) meeting on Wednesday agreed to implement the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Act 2025 (Act 867) at the state and local authority levels to strengthen the public service reform agenda.
