Bringing its heritage to the fore
“Wait, are you sure this flat white is only RM6?” we ask.
Malaysia needs to incentivise material imports to encourage affordable housing
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 7): Malaysia has to incentivise material imports even more in order to enhance its affordable housing efforts even though it is ahead of other countries, Bernama reported Australia’s Compass Housing Services as saying today.
Temple of the senses
The leafy enclaves surrounding Lake Titiwangsa hide some of Kuala Lumpur’s grandest abodes, including Sutra House, the Sutra Foundation’s home to the arts.
A modern twist on tradition
On a small island in the lake within the Perdana Botanical Gardens lies the Bamboo Playhouse, a public pavilion inspired by kampung structures of yore.
PPA1M Bukit Jalil buyers get their keys 17 months early
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Property developer Aset Kayamas Sdn Bhd has completed its 1Malaysia Civil Servants Housing (PPA1M) project in Bukit Jalil, 17 months ahead of scheduled completion in May 2019.
Revision of commercial vehicle tax, toll charges on Second Link proposed
PETALING JAYA (Feb 6): A revision of the commercial vehicle tax and toll charges at the Second Link between Johor and Singapore will be mooted at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow (Feb 7) in a bid to reduce congestion on the Causeway (pictured), reported The Star.
PCCS sells Batu Pahat property for RM8.5m
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): Apparel manufacturer PCCS Group Bhd is proposing to sell a 2.
IDEAS: Lowering housing loan interest rates hides property market problems
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) said the suggestion to lower the interest rates on housing loans by the government would hide issues faced by the local property market.
CMMT’s Sungei Wang asset enhancement seen as a positive
CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust (Jan 25, RM1.
Federal govt proposes lower mortgage interest rate despite higher OPR
PETALING JAYA (Jan 26): The federal government will propose a lower mortgage interest rate to Bank Negara Malaysia despite the central bank raising the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3.
