First-time house buyers to continue enjoying stamp duty exemption - MOF
First-time house buyers will continue to enjoy a 100 per cent stamp duty exemption for purchases not exceeding RM500,000 via the Malaysian Home Ownership Initiative (i-Miliki) as provided for under Bu
Fri Jun 09 2023
Stamp duty exemption for properties priced RM500,000 to RM1 mln increases to 75 pct
The stamp duty exemption for real estate transfer documents and loan agreements for houses worth more than RM500,000 to RM1 million will be increased from 50 to 75 pct until Dec 31 next year.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Stamp duty exemption for first-time home owners - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri today announced a 100 per cent stamp duty exemption for first-time homeowners of properties priced RM500,000 and below through the Keluarga Malaysia Home Ownership Initiative (i-MILIKI).
Fri Jul 15 2022
Cops bust syndicate with seizure of imitation liquor worth RM2.14 million
Ayon Khan said the group has been operating for the past five months, using fake stamp duty stickers to supply counterfeit liquor.
Tue Aug 03 2021
No plans yet to exempt stamp duty for transfer of property from parents to children - Tengku Zafrul
The government has no plans to provide stamp duty exemption for transfer of property from parents to children at this time.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Budget 2021 gives property market a big push
The five-year extension of the stamp duty exemption, aimed at reviving abandoned projects, would benefit both contractors and house buyers.
Sat Nov 07 2020
REHDA views Budget 2021 as comprehensive, inclusive
REHDA also supported the government's announcement of lowering income tax by one percentage point for the chargeable income band of RM50,001-RM70,000.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Budget 2021 proposes stamp duty exemption for purchase of first house worth up to RM500,000
The exemption is applicable for the sale and purchase agreement on purchases that are completed from Jan 1, 2021 until Dec 31, 2025.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Housing: Stamp duty exemption, RM1 bln for rent-to-own scheme
A full stamp duty exemption on instruments of transfer and loan agreements for the purchase of first homes worth up to RM500,000.
Fri Nov 06 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
Home Ownership Campaign offers reinstatement of stamp duty exemption - PM
In an effort to revitalize the property market, the government has introduced tax incentives by reinstating the Home Ownership Campaign.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Najib announces incentives for Bandar Malaysia's master developer
The incentives include a 10-year income tax exemption, 8 years of stamp duty exemption, real property gains tax and withholding tax.
Fri Jun 17 2016
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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