The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining traction in Malaysia, accelerated by the government’s push towards sustainability and green growth.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said recently that incentives and policies to promote EV adoption, now in the works, could be unveiled a...

The REAL deal: The burning issue with electric vehicles

Everyone who buys real estate in Singapore is subject to Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD). On top of this, for residential properties, depending on certain criteria, buyers are to pay another tax called the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD). The two taxes are computed based on the purchase price of th...

The REAL deal: Is Singapore property tax hike a boon for Malaysia?

Kudos to the government for coming around in acknowledging that the Malaysia My Second Home programme (MM2H) in its present form is not going to fly.

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) recently announced that the current criteria that were tightened in 2021 would be revie...

The REAL deal: Let’s get serious about MM2H

Let’s face it, property prices are not about to drop just because the market clamours for it. While we do hear of the isolated fire sales on the secondary market, truth be told, I have yet to know of anyone who has managed to seal a hot deal.

THE REAL Deal: There must be political will to reduce property prices

Any public furore over the losing of the Seri Selangor Golf Club (KGSS), a 160-acre public golf course, to residential and/or commercial development cannot be a surprise.

To be fair, the redevelopment of golf courses is nothing new. With land prices continuing to escalate, the unlocking...

The REAL deal: What’s your endgame, PKNS?

Do we want the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme?

Considering how evidently the pros outweigh the cons, the answer’s a no-brainer. So, let’s just get our act together: Enable the programme to help shore up the Malaysian economy.

MM2H was unveiled by the government in 20...

The REAL deal: Get MM2H right once and for all

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming found himself and his ministry under attack for wanting to learn from the highly acclaimed Housing & Development Board (HDB) of Singapore.

It is incredible how an attempt to improve the Malaysian public housing model, which is total...

The REAL deal: What’s wrong with learning from Singapore’s success in housing?

Newly minted Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming has been pushing the right buttons so far. From the word “go”, the member of parliament for Teluk Intan has taken to social media to showcase what he packs into his hours.

In his first meeting with Kuala Lumpur mayor Dat...

What’s up, Mr Minister?

Without a clear and measurable benchmark, the definition of “quality” in built real estate is left to one’s imagination and convenience. Just as there are rogue developers, consultants and contractors, not every buyer is a saint. 

Besides affordability, the topic of quality is ofte...

What is a quality home?

Au (centre), then City & Country editor, chairing TPDA’s inaugural judging session in 2003. From left are Ng, Tong, th...

Celebrating Malaysia’s crème de la crème

CGS-CIMB upgrades Kotra after share price correction, keeps RM5.74 target price 

PetChem’s profits will show a steep y-o-y decline in FY23f, says HLIB Research 

Jho Low still has a Cyprus passport – report

Taiwan rushes to prevent China from cutting off Internet, phones

European stocks slip as tech, bank drag; investors assess U.S. debt ceiling deal

India files graft case against BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce

HSBC to rename British arm of Silicon Valley Bank next month- Sky News

China rejects US request for a meeting between defense chiefs -WSJ

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