2021 Budget encourages purchase of first house among B40, M40
Budget 2021 gave more priority to first-time home buyers.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Secondary market a good option for first time home buyers - Treasury
Dr Rahah Ismail says the primary market pricing is usually inflated, due to freebies and rebates, and there is a higher chance for loan eligibility in the secondary market.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Budget 2017: Hopes for more perks for first-time home buyers
Developers should also be given incentives to encourage them to build more affordable houses, Matrix Concepts says.
Sat Oct 01 2016
A scheme to assist first-time home buyers in 2017 Budget
It is to tackle the problem faced by Malaysians, especially the young, who could not get full bank loans due to their low starting salary.
Thu Sep 01 2016
First Home Deposit Scheme helps people to own home - BDB
Kumpulan Bina Darulaman says the proposed scheme will not only help first-time home buyers, but also help ease their burden.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Mah Sing wants govt to reinstate DIBS for first-time home-buyers
The property developer said the scheme would ease purchase of homes by home-buyers by allowing them to lock in properties at current prices.
Thu Oct 15 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024