The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is drawing up the policy for the Residential Tenancies Act to control the price of houses in the country, said its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured). She said this would take into account the interests of the landlord and the tenant, as well as ensure ... Read More

The proposed projects under the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) are on track, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said yesterday. “I have committed to the people of Penang that whenever there is a new milestone achieved, I will meet the press to make the announcement. “The people have been informed ... Read More

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is temporarily frozen to enable the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to comprehensively restudy and reevaluate it. According to a statement from the ministry today, the move is also in line with the government’s decision of still not allowing the entry ... Read More

Covid-19 has wreaked havoc in people’s lives throughout the world. In Malaysia, the response to COVID-19 was swift. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced a loan moratorium of 6 months from 1st April to 30th September 2020. This gave everyone and all businesses with borrowings a breathing space. What may happen ... Read More

For the second year running now, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has tightened its partnership with IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed today. The collaboration would see both parties work closely to further enhance smart city initiatives to improve the delivery of public ... Read More

Putrajaya has been cautioned against restricting the rights of landlords in a new law which is aimed at preventing racial discrimination in the property market. The National House Buyers Association (HBA) said the proposed Residential Tenancy Act which the government intends to table in Parliament next year, should not restrict ... Read More

A law, which among others aims to address issues of racial discrimination in the property market, would be tabled in Parliament early next year, says Zuraida Kamaruddin. Bernama quoted the Housing and Local Government Minister as saying that the law, known as the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA), was still being ... Read More

About Imperial Grande A mixed development by Modular Platinum Sdn. Bhd. (Ideal Property Group) in Sungai Ara, Penang. It is located along Jalan Fettes, surrounded by Iconic Skies, Gardens Ville and Imperial Residence. This development will offer a mix of landed and high-rise properties, with 2 level of shop offices ... Read More

The loan repayment flexibility will be opened for application from Aug 7, 2020, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) (pictured) announced yesterday. In its media statement after Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement yesterday concerning the extension of loan repayment moratorium, BNM noted that it has told banks to deliver a simplified ... Read More

The Penang government is unperturbed by the latest announcement from the Federal Government to only consider the expansion and upgrading of the Penang International Airport (PIA) after the National Airports Strategic Plan (NASP) study has been finalised. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang government was still interested in ... Read More