[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Malaysia's first Bandar PR1MA township to be launched this year - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the project, on a 57.5-hectare land, offers over 1,000 units of high-quality affordable homes.
Fri Jan 19 2024
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
PR1MA submits RM8.1 billion strategic investment proposal to QIA
PR1MA has put forward a strategic investment proposal worth RM8.1 billion to the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to explore investment opportunities in Malaysia.
Tue Mar 29 2022
PR1MA to focus on building rural houses for M40 group
PR1MA will focus on the development of rural houses for the M40 group so as to ensure they have access to quality affordable housing, said PR1MA chairman Datuk Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya.
Fri Mar 25 2022
50 pct of PR1MA home buyers are young people - Reezal Merican
This proves that the PR1MA homes offer price is a favourite among young people and they can afford it, Reezal said.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Assistance for Malaysians in Ukraine among key issues in parliament Tuesday
The increase in cases of individuals posing as policemen are also among the issues to be discussed in Parliament today.
Tue Mar 08 2022
PR1MA innovative home financing scheme benchmark for easy financial access
The PR1MA Innovative Home Financing Scheme should be used as a benchmark in the government and industries' efforts to provide home buyers easy access to financial services.
Fri Mar 04 2022
LPPSA: 4,000 PR1MA housebuyers to enjoy deferred loan repayments - Reezal Merican
4,000 housebuyers of PR1MA via the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) affected by construction delays will be given deferred loan repayments.
Wed Jan 26 2022
PR1MA 'sick projects' mitigation plan priority of newly appointed chairman
The 1Malaysia People's Housing Programme (PR1MA) will always strive to ensure that mitigation plans for the various categories of 'sick' projects are on the priority list.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Special committee to address delayed PR1MA projects - Reezal Merican
The Housing and Local Government Ministry will establish a special committee to resolve the issue of delayed housing projects, including those under the PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA).
Thu Oct 07 2021
Govt to build 80,000 housing units under 12MP
Reezal Merican said it will benefit some 400,000 people under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Fri Sep 24 2021
RM700,000 collected under Palestinian relief fund initiative - Zuraida
Zuraida, who expressed her gratitude for the contributions, hoped that the public would continue to support efforts carried out by various parties.
Fri Jul 09 2021
PR1MA project in PD expected to complete in September - Zuraida
Zuraida says the ministry would appoint a contractor to resume construction works which were supposed to complete in June last year.
Wed Apr 07 2021
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
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024