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Rehda warns SST on construction services could push up housing prices, slow market

Industry group urges government to delay 6% service tax set for July 1, citing cost burden, project disruption, and risks to affordable housing schemes on commercial land

Unoccupied dwellings: A significant share comprises Bumiputera lots

Rehda reports that nearly half of unsold Bumiputera lots are priced between RM500,000 and RM700,000, experts urge government action

Madani Deposit scheme to empower more Malaysians in homeownership

Initiative, which aims to provide deposit of up to RM30,000 to first-time homebuyers, will boost homeownership among Malaysians, says Rehda

Rehda Malaysia lauds Federal Court ruling on property delivery period

Association president Datuk Ho Hon Sang says decision provides significant reprieve for industry as it confirms no retroactive effect

2024 economic outlook: Madani govt urged to execute reforms, economy forecast to grow 4.5%, says Lee Heng Guie

The government has been urged to implement promised reforms and policies in 2024, if it wants to anchor better economic prospects over the medium-term, said Socio-Economist Research Centre executive director and economist Lee Heng Guie.

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Kuala Lumpur location for Marvel superhero film Thunderbolts

Florence Pugh was in Malaysia and shot scenes in Medan Pasar, Merdeka 118