Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
The government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.
Tue Aug 27 2024
BNM says housing supply and demand mismatch needs to be addressed
Nor Shamsiah said house ownership could not be addressed by financing alone as most housing has become too expensive for many Malaysians.
Fri Feb 11 2022
PR1MA to review 20 terminated or pending termination projects - Shahidan
Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim said the initiative was planned to boost the construction sector and the housing market.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Affordable housing as key to sustained fiscal consolidation
A stable housing market in the form of affordable housing facilitated and enabled by land price stability implies less debt leverage.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Housing market activities fall in 1H2020 - BNM
Housing market activities fell in the first half of 2020 (1H2020) while non-residential properties experienced above-average vacancy rates and depressed rental yields, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Several initiatives under PENJANA to rejuvenate property market - Ministry
The exemption of real property gains tax (RPGT) which is tax levied upon profit from the sale of property, and current tax reduction could stimulate the national housing market.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Singapore's Ohmyhome to help simplify housing transactions in Malaysia
Singapore property agency Ohmyhome wants to help address issues plaguing the Malaysian housing market. Key among them is the lack of trust, says Founder and CEO Rhonda Wong.
Thu May 30 2019
Ohmyhome: Banking On Trust As Firm Foundation In Real Estate Transaction
Singapore property agency Ohmyhome wants to help address issues plaguing the Malaysian housing market. Key among them is the lack of trust.
Tue May 28 2019
Get Your Figures Straight If You Want A Roof Over Your Head
Capital remains the main challenge to buy a home but knowing your eligibility to get a loan might ease the process. We speak to iProperty Malaysia General Manager David Mawer.
Mon Apr 08 2019
"There is no property bubble in Malaysia"
Is the property bubble real in Malaysia? Or is the concern over the housing market glut in the country unjustified?
Thu Nov 16 2017
South Korea tightens rules on housing market to restrain buying frenzy in some cities
The new measures will be effective from July 3.
Mon Jun 19 2017
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