The issue of inheritance tax has recently resurfaced when it was reported as one the proposals by “some financial analysts” for the upcoming Budget 2025. The purpose cited by the so-called expert was to “prevent the accumulation of unproductive wealth in families; which could help reduce wealth inequality”. And as with all taxes, it would of course, as claimed, be helpful in broadening the tax base and boosting government revenue. 

A comprehensive and progressive approach to urban planning will be the cornerstone of the National Planning Congress (NPC) 2024, as stakeholders gather to discuss innovative solutions for Malaysia's rapidly growing cities.

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.

A foreign construction worker died while two others survived in a building collapse incident at Jalan Bukit Senjuang here, this afternoon.

Proposals under the National Housing Policy, including the provision of long-term housing loans, will be discussed by the Finance Ministry with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Housing and Local Government Ministry.

The Selangor state government will exempt property developers from development charges for projects of several affordable housing schemes, including Rumah Idaman and Rumah Selangorku Harapan, effective January next year, according to Selangor state housing and culture exco Datuk Borhan Aman Shah.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 1,580 sq ft
• Land size: 1,650 sq ft
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Unfurnished
• Nearby amenities: Main Place Mall, Columbia Asia Hospital Bukit Rimau, Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, MAHSA University Malaysia, LRT Putra Heights
• Accessibility: Elite, LDP, Kesas, LKSA, NPE, Federal Highway

When: June 2024

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 17,740 sq ft
• Unfurnished
• Nearby amenities: Small businesses, industrial parks, schools, residential developments, F&B establishments, KSL Esplanade Mall
• Accessibility: SKVE, West Coast Expressway, Kesas, Elite, Jalan Klang Banting

When: April 2024

“In Malaysia, about two-thirds of country's infrastructure right now is almost 15 to 20 years old and it does not meet the current building codes energy efficiency requirements or for that matter safety requirements."

Juwai IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari noted that the firm has revised the forecast for 1Q2025 in light of this better-than-expected performance.