Budget 2023: Govt needs to focus on issues of high interest rates, unsold houses
Ahmad Hariza said for the present time, the interest rate charged to borrowers is seen to be very high.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Almost RM65 million allocated to help settlers, new generation of Felda - PM Ismail Sabri
The initiatives include a fund of RM20 million under the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme as the collateral for housing loans.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Maybank Singapore withdraws lawsuit against NFC chairman, children over housing loans
Maybank Singapore Limited has withdrawn the lawsuit against NFC chairman Datuk Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail and his two children for allegedly defaulting on two housing loan facilities.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Maybank Singapore sues NFC chairman, children for defaulting on S$2.53 mln housing loans
Maybank Singapore Limited has filed a suit against NFC chairman Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail and his two children for allegedly defaulting on two housing loan facilities amounting to S$2,534,203.41.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Housing Integrated Data System 50 per cent complete - Zuraida
HIDS is being developed for a thorough collection and analysis of housing data through big data from the federal and state governments.
Tue Sep 15 2020
MCO: Public servants' repayment of housing loan continues - Ismail Sabri
He said this was decided after observing that civil servants still receive salaries despite being on leave compared to affected groups such as B40 traders.
Mon Apr 20 2020
Malaysians want high interest rate for housing loans lowered
More Malaysians are now experiencing less difficulty in obtaining housing loans, but, many still remain dissatisfied, citing the high interest rate which should be lowered.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Fitch: Property developer lending can stoke risks in Malaysia
The decision to grant lending licences to property developers can add to the risks associated with rising household debt, says Fitch Ratings.
Thu Sep 15 2016
H1 property sales fall by 39 pct - REHDA
Property sales in Malaysia slipped by 39 per cent in the first half of 2016 (H1 2016) when compared to the robust 52 per cent growth a year ago, due to slower demand and end-financing related issues.
Wed Sep 14 2016
'More than half of Selangor home loan applications rejected due to PTPTN blacklist'
The Selangor Land and Housing Board has applied to Bank Negara to liberalise the blacklist for housing loans in the state.
Mon Aug 01 2016
OPR cut can boost consumer spending power, property industry
With the overnight policy rate reduced, the interest rates for housing loans too will go lower.
Thu Jul 14 2016
EPF members can now make housing, education withdrawals via e-Pengeluaran
The education withdrawal facility is the latest and second addition to e-Pengeluaran after housing withdrawals.
Fri Apr 22 2016
AKPK targets 10 pct of clients to get out of debt by year-end
As at March 31 this year, 9,937 of AKPK's clients got out of the programme after paying off debts worth RM407.9 million.
Fri Apr 15 2016
Sultan of Johor envisions 'Bank of Johor' for housing loan
The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar today suggested that the state government should establish its own financial institution known as the 'Bank of Johor'
Thu Apr 14 2016
Bank Negara, state governments work on financing for affordable homes
Bank Negara says it is important for borrowers to disclose accurate financial position when applying for house financing to ensure objective assessment.
Thu Mar 03 2016
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024