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Nevertheless, greater adoption of the industrialised building system and ongoing civil engineering projects such as the Mass Rapid Transit Line 2 (MRT2) and the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) in Johor, are expected to contribute to the growth of this sector, according to the Mid-Term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020) released today.

According to the report, the new measurement for crime index is based on the number of reported index crime cases and should not exceed the threshold of 342 cases per 100,000 population by 2020. The new target, which sets the baseline at 352 cases per 100,000 population in 2016, will take into account population increase, in line with international practice.

The review said the focus will be given priority to the people-centric projects. With that, over 4,000 ongoing projects will still be continued across the nation including the building of affordable houses, schools, hospitals and roads.

The government will still have some 4,000 projects in the pipeline involving schools and hospitals, among others.

The government will have more initiatives to improve tax compliance, which will be undertaken to ensure collection is maximised from both direct and indirect taxes, said the mid-term review of the 11th Malaysia Plan. 

The National Affordable Housing Council will be established to oversee the implementation of affordable houses nationwide.

Former deputy PM is being probed for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering.

The plaintiffs are seeking a judgment in default to allow Equanimity to be sold in the absence of its registered owner Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd.

Country Heights said this is in line with the group's business strategy and it is expected to contribute positively towards the growth of the group.

A car speeds directly towards her as she attempts to run, hits two other cars and the victim, dragging her along as it speeds on.