KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 -- The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) says although lowering the price threshold for foreign buyers to RM 600,000  is a good short-term measure to clear existing unsold properties, it should not detract developers from their recent focus on affordable housing for the B40 and M40 segments.

IPOH, Oct 12 -- The Perak government will seek to expand the telecommunications infrastructure through cooperation with the private sector to ensure that both the suburban and rural areas to have access to broadband.

KUANTAN, Oct 12 -- The proposed new withdrawal category to allow contributors of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to seek fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) will open up opportunities for married couples to experience the joy of parenthood.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 -- Malaysia’s homegrown lifestyle e-wallet app “Boost” welcomes the government’s plan to introduce measures that can help aid the social and financial inclusion for all Malaysians as espoused in the 2020 Budget announcement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11  -- The addition of 100 staff for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in 2020 is hailed as a clear manifestation of the government’s commitment in fighting corruption.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11  -- The government is allocating RM16.9 billion to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) and RM15.6 billion to the Defence Ministry next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11  -- Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT)  has welcomed the 12 per cent increment in budget allocation for the Defence Ministry from RM13.9 billion to RM15.6 billion for the 2020 fiscal year.

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• Ministry of Finance
• Central Bank of Malaysia