Govt proposes IBS tax incentive extension
The government has proposed to extend the Industrialised Building System (IBS) tax incentive for a period of five years, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Construction industry leaders need to prepare for new normal - Fadillah
All construction industry leaders have been urged to be prepared to implement projects in accordance with the new normal during the RMCO period.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Action to be taken against school if bullying cases go unreported
He said principals and headmasters must report immediately to the authorities any forms of misconduct, including student bullying cases in their respective schools.
Thu Aug 03 2017
New law needed to make it compulsory to use IBS - Abdul Rahman
Through the IBS, building components are made in the factories under controlled environments and sent to the construction site to be assembled into a structure using minimal workforce.
Wed May 17 2017
PM calls for less dependence on foreign workers
He cites the implementation of Industrialised Building System in the construction industry which has been proven to increase productivity.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Rehda to work with government to make housing more affordable
For starters, the association is encouraging property developers to shift to the industrialised building system.
Thu Mar 03 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024