Crest Builder unit wins RM479m job to build condo blocks in Desa ParkCity
The contract will span 39 months from May 5, 2023 to Aug 4, 2026.
Matta slams calls to ban China travellers as 'irrational and irresponsible'
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has slammed calls by certain quarters to shut Malaysia's borders to tourists from China as "irrational and irresponsible" after the republic announced that it will resume outbound travel.
MIID: Check legitimacy of interior designers, contractors before renovation
A lot of the companies are not registered with respective governing bodies while some misuse other designer's portfolio and claim that it belongs to them, while “some make ridiculous offers that are beyond the normal standards of practice”.
Time to make ‘strata titles with vacant possessions’ a reality
The new laws, which came into force on June 1, 2015, tightened the process of the segregation of the master title by the developer.
Ministry sets up taskforce to tackle 381 'sick' private housing projects
The Ministry of Local Government Development will establish a taskforce to tackle 381 “sick” private housing projects, it said in a statement on Friday (Dec 30).
New govt voices support for stamp duty exemptions given to first-time home buyers
The new government is supportive of the 50% stamp duty exemption given to first-time home buyers for the transfer of residential properties priced between RM500,000 and RM1 million, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Bursa reprimands Top Builders for late issuance of 2021 annual report
Bursa Malaysia Securities has publicly reprimanded Top Builders Capital Bhd for failing to issue its annual report for the 18-month period ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021) within the stipulated time.
Hoteliers urge Putrajaya to reintroduce strict SOP to protect tourism industry
The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) has urged the government to immediately reintroduce a strict standard operating procedure (SOP) as a preparedness measure in addition to ensuring that Malaysia becomes a destination of choice for foreign tourists to visit.
‘Harry & Meghan’ Netflix mansion up for sale at US$33.5 mil
The Mediterranean-style home has six bedrooms on 13,599 sq ft and includes “ocean and mountain views, multiple terraces, and a regal great room chandelier and arched windows”.
Economists expect more OPR hikes up to 3.25% in 2023
Economists expect more overnight policy rate (OPR) hikes to combat inflationary pressures in 2023, with CGS-CIMB expecting two more 25-basis-point increases to 3.25% from 2.75% currently.
