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Demand, not GST, inflating house prices
Demand, not GST, inflating house prices

"The government yesterday stressed that there are other factors when determining residential property prices, although the upcoming goods and services tax (GST) may cause an increase of between 1% and...

Posted on 28 Mar 2015 Read More
Malaysia’s debt in safe zone, Dewan Rakyat told – Bernama
Malaysia’s debt in safe zone, Dewan Rakyat told – Bernama

Malaysia's debt level is still in the safe zone with a deficit of less than 4%, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (JPM), Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar said ...

Posted on 26 Mar 2015 Read More
Electric Train Service to be in operation in a few months
Electric Train Service to be in operation in a few months

GEORGE TOWN: It is good news for commuters for when the Korean-made Electric Train Service (ETS) is in operation in another few months they can reach their destinations faster. It was reported the ...

Posted on 26 Mar 2015 Read More
Cost of 8 categories down with GST
Cost of 8 categories down with GST

Allegations that the prices of all goods and services will increase with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from April 1 are baseless because only some will, some will fall and som...

Posted on 26 Mar 2015 Read More
Two bodies to act against GST profiteering
Two bodies to act against GST profiteering

"Two key government outfits will be responsible for action to be taken against traders who seek to make excess profit once the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is implemented from next week, April 1.GST-C...

Posted on 25 Mar 2015 Read More
"Time to focus on what will be cheaper with GST "
"Time to focus on what will be cheaper with GST "

COMMENT With the Goods and Service Tax (GST) taking effect just a week away, it’s time to remember that not everything is going to be more expensive under the new tax regime. While there have be...

Posted on 25 Mar 2015 Read More
Penang - Exciting year ahead for residential market
Penang - Exciting year ahead for residential market

THE new year started off on a positive note for Penang homebuyers, says Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners director Michael Geh. Since the state government announced specific guidelines on Se...

Posted on 25 Mar 2015 Read More
Consumers have no confidence in GST complaint channel
Consumers have no confidence in GST complaint channel

As the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) approaches, voices of discontent have already begun flooding media channels, social media and coffee-shop talk. A major source of frustrati...

Posted on 24 Mar 2015 Read More
GST – a matter of interpretation
GST – a matter of interpretation

IN 10 more days, Malaysia shall enter into a new era where the price tags that you are familiar with will never be the same. While it is certain that no consumer shall escape from the fate of the Good...

Posted on 21 Mar 2015 Read More
Analysts reckon property measures will be selective
Analysts reckon property measures will be selective

MORE selective measures on loans to the property sector, among others aimed at curbing speculation, could be in the pipeline judging from the strong lending to the industry and continued elevated home...

Posted on 21 Mar 2015 Read More
REHDA: GST will raise house prices by 6.2%
REHDA: GST will raise house prices by 6.2%

PETALING JAYA: The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Redha) expects property prices to increase by 6.2% once the Goods and Services Tax (GST) kicks in on April 1, due to certai...

Posted on 20 Mar 2015 Read More
Ringgit may touch RM3.75 mark
Ringgit may touch RM3.75 mark

The ringgit is likely to depreciate further to around RM3.75 next week on a firmer US dollar and weakening commodity prices. Affin Hwang Investment Bank retail research head and vice president Datu...

Posted on 21 Mar 2015 Read More