Transaction tax on properties will send industry into tailspin, association says
Soam Heng Choon says knock-on effect could impact hundreds of industries linked to sector.
6 to 24 months for property market to fully recover, survey finds
Project delays, slow approvals among reasons for limited launches in 2021.
Rising commodity prices will impact housing market, association says
Developers can no longer afford to absorb costs of raw materials like steel, will pass on to consumer if prices continue upward trend.
Lawyers weigh in on rights of unvaccinated, public health safety
One has to choose between respecting personal liberty and protecting the masses, say experts.
AG, SC drop Sime Darby insider trading charges against lawyer
Sreesanthan Eliathamb expresses relief case has finally come to an end.
Experts say shorter quarantine period ‘reasonable’
They say govt’s move in line with global trend, as Malaysia moves towards Covid-19 endemicity.
Health experts urge continued advocacy among vaccine hesitant
They recommend investigation, dialogue to understand reluctance.
Religious bodies’ hunt for Nur Sajat reflects badly on Islam, says group
Lawyers for Liberty says this is akin to treating her as wanted criminal while ignoring the protection she is entitled to under Federal Constitution.
12MP Bumiputera agenda part of govt’s election campaign strategy
Analysts say measures aimed at soothing Malay fears but won’t actually help the community.
Malaysians face 2-month wait to register birth, marriage
Long wait due to queue that formed during the movement control order periods.
Was Johor’s sovereignty not important that Pakatan gave up on Pulau Batu Puteh, Sultan Ibrahim asks
State ruler upset that past administration under Dr Mahathir Mohamad ‘declared defeat even before going into battle’.
Live music at hotels soon after MOU signed
The public can once again enjoy in-person performances in the near future.
12MP only looks good on paper, say economists
They say plan lacks focus, govt won’t reach targets without proper implementation.
The race between DAP and MCA in Malacca
Expert predicts another drubbing for Chinese party when state goes to ballot box.
Kian Ming tests positive for Covid-19
Bangi lawmaker says he has no symptoms, will isolate at home for next 10 days.
