Government to find solutions to rising construction cost - Ismail Sabri
The government is determined to find solutions to the sudden surge in construction costs as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as it is affecting house prices.
Fri Apr 29 2022
House prices likely to rise 3-12 pct in 2022-2023 - Survey
House prices in Malaysia is expected to climb three per cent over the next 12 months and will continue to surge by 12 per cent in the following 12 months on improved outlook.
Mon Jul 05 2021
National Housing Dept reviewing household income report, affordable house price
The study is being carried out in line with the announcement of the PLI and the new classification of households by the government.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Malaysian house prices remain seriously unaffordable
Malaysian house prices remain seriously unaffordable relative to income, due to a pronounced and prolonged mismatch between demand and supply of residential property.
Fri Apr 03 2020
Malaysia not heading into property bubble in next five years - iProperty
Malaysia has prepped fallback measures from the 1997-1998 economic turmoil and from the US sub-prime mortgage crisis in 2008.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Ministry not to back proposal to lower Penang house prices for foreigners
The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry will not support a proposal by developers to lower the ceiling price of houses in Penang for foreign nationals.
Wed Mar 15 2017
'House prices determined by state governments' - Noh Omar
Location, premium charges and costs determined by local authorities are among factors which contributed to higher house prices.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Noh Omar questions Selangor's move to abolish Bumiputera discount
Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar says DAP had from its inception been known to propagate the concept of equality for all races.
Fri Sep 02 2016
Bungalow was bought on willing buyer-willing seller basis - Guan Eng
He likened the contract of sale of the house to a marriage, saying it was left to the two sides to determine the (house) price or (marriage) partner.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Steps taken by govt to control house prices bearing results
The steps taken by the government to control the prices of houses and curb speculation have shown positive results, Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry said.
Thu Nov 26 2015
House price will not come down, developers will build smaller units - Penang REHDA
Smaller houses will be built because developers have to bear the high cost for development projects.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Government urged to review basic construction costs of houses
Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahmad says housing developers' justification that construction materials and land are expensive is a myth.
Tue Nov 03 2015
Govt suggested to find new mechanism for BR1M
Datuk Irmohizam Ibrahim says the giving of BR1M can be improved by categorising the recipients into two categories, namely the urban and rural recipients.
Thu Oct 29 2015
PR1MA house prices remain unchanged
Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) Bhd has reiterated that its homes have always been priced at between RM100,000 and a maximum of RM400,000.
Mon Apr 20 2015
GST not sole factor influencing house prices, says Chua
There are other factors when determining residential property prices, although GST may cause an increase of between one and two per cent.
Fri Mar 27 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024