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
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