[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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024