Some RM1.2 billion for the construction of comfortable and quality housing come next year

This exemption is effective for sale and purchase agreements executed from Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025.

Rehda Malaysia president Datuk Soam Heng Choon: Rehda welcomes the [stamp duty exemption for first residential home] as part of the government’s initiative to encourage homeownership amongst the Rakyat, which was also our Budget Wish list to the government.

“None of the stakeholders are completely happy with the total outcome."

For shopping mall operators, especially those located in areas affected by the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and those which unfortunately have Covid-19 positive cases, it’s even more challenging for them to maintain their business.

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Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip: It is a potential trend in the future in which mall landlords would move from only providing premises for rental, to also providing e-commerce supporting services such as warehousing, delivery, handling of goods.

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) believes the move by the Perak state government to speed up the release of bumiputera lots is a step in the right direction and will ultimately benefit all in the long run.

Rehda Datuk Soam Heng Choon does not expect HOC 2020-2021, which started from June 1 this year and ends on May 31 next year, to achieve last year’s performance in the current challenging market conditions.

Rehda Malaysia vice-president Datuk Tong Nguen Khoong: They may or may not buy during this coming weekend, but HOC-MAPEX 2020 offers a good opportunity for them to compare the deals.