Pahang govt warns public of alleged land application fraud scheme in Bentong
The Pahang government has uncovered a land application fraud syndicate in the Bentong district involving state-owned land.
The Pahang government has uncovered a land application fraud syndicate in the Bentong district involving state-owned land.
A total of 303 private housing projects in Peninsular Malaysia have been classified as ‘sick’ projects as of June 30, involving 43,288 housing units with a gross development value (GDV) of RM40.25 billion.
The Cabinet has agreed to extend the application of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) to Selangor on a phased basis, covering all 12 local authorities in the state, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
About 3,000 applicants are still on the waiting list for units under the People's Housing Programme (PPR) managed by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.
"It requires further detailed studies such as structural integrity tests to identify the actual condition of the long-abandoned structure."
He dismissed allegations that the project would involve the acquisition of about 566 hectares (1,400 acres) of land, including village areas, forest reserves, customary land, industrial zones, agricultural land, and residential lots.
The Department of the Director General of Land and Mines (JKPTG) continues to strengthen national land administration by expanding the e-Tanah System, enhancing strata title management, and empowering land legislation to improve public service efficiency.
Lagenda Properties Bhd's (Lagenda) wholly owned subsidiary, Lagenda Capital Bhd has today made a lodgement with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for the establishment of an Islamic medium term notes (sukuk wakalah) programme of RM1.5 billion on the shariah principle of wakalah bi al-istithmar (sukuk wakalah programme).
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cargo service has the potential to replace about 79 lorries for every train trip, helping to ease road congestion and reduce the risk of accidents involving heavy vehicles.
The contribution would be driven by the development of 21 economic accelerator projects, which are expected to serve as the main drivers of economic returns along the ECRL corridor.