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Issues of housing supply, affordability, and home ownership have been in focus of late.

PETALING JAYA (Sept 25): Boutique property developer Temokin Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Temokin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has launched the first phase of its maiden property project – the Mahligai at Nusa Damai, Pasir Gudang, Johor – today, it said in a press release.

KUALA LUMPUR (September 25): Alleged 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) mastermind Low Taek Jho (pic), better known as Jho Low, plans to strike a deal with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) over the latter’s investigation into the controversial fund, said Sarawak Report.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has urged developers to lower prices of homes as construction materials and services are exempted from the Sales and Service Tax (SST), or the government will review the waiver.

Scientex Bhd (Sept 21, RM8.

SUBANG JAYA (Sept 24): Gamuda Bhd yesterday opened the doors to its Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery in Taipan USJ for visitors to preview its latest 1,530-acre (619.

Leaving your shoes at the entrance, you will feel like you have stepped back in time.

SHAH ALAM (Sept 21): Selangor state committee chairman for the Selangor state committee on housing and urban living Haniza Mohamed Talha has revealed that the state government is evaluating a proposal to provide collateral support to Rumah Selangorku (RSK) eligible buyers who has difficulty in securing their desired loan margin.

PETALING JAYA (Sept 21): A lawyer has advocated for the rental market to be strengthened with more comprehensive laws that sets the terms of a tenancy agreement and address disputes between the landlord and tenant as a way of easing the pressure of making homes affordable on the public sector.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Scientex Bhd has reported its best quarterly net profit of RM88.