New quit rent burning holes in pockets, says group
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Ratepayers Penang says the parcel quit rent system is not fair. (File pic) GEORGE TOWN: A pressure group calling itself Ratepayers Penang has decried the parcel quit rent system introduced nearly a year ago, saying many affected property owners are being hit h
RM28.5 million to repair homes of urban poor, says deputy minister
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM28.5 million to repair the homes of the urban poor next year, an increase from the RM15 million provided for similar purposes this year, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister
Johor developer loses appeal against house buyer
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PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal by the developer of a mega project in Johor over a judicial review filed against a Singaporean house buyer. A three-member bench chaired by Kamardin Hashim said there was no merit in the appeal by Count
Sabah MP wants stern action against developer after toddler’s death
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A screengrab of the video showing the two children walking on the corridor moments before the incident. KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah MP wants stern action to be taken against the developer of T1 Bundusan near Penampang here where a toddler fell to her death on Dec 1
Quit rent increase will be minimal, Penang CM assures high-rise owners
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The parcel quit rent system for Penang’s apartments and stratified units was implemented early this year. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government today assured those living in apartments and stratified units that any increase in quit rent will be â
8 facts about air-conditioners you likely didn’t know
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Air-conditioning has made living in hot climates comfortable. In 2018, the demand for residential air-conditioners produced in Malaysia soared to 914,000 units. That’s 1.73 new air-conditioners sold every minute! Imagine what it would be like in a hot and tr
We’re working on your housing woes, Kula tells estate workers
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Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran. KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran has assured that the government is looking into ways to provide housing at discounted prices for poor estate workers, following a protest by some 200 plantation work
3 sleeping partners you don’t want
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It is very important to keep your mattress dust free. You have always assumed that you take care of yourself better than anyone else. When it comes to your own cleanliness, it does not only concern your body but also your mattress. Studies show that your mattr
Choosing the right flooring for every room in your home
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The right tile can make a world of difference to your home. (Rawpixel pic) When you step into your home, or your bedroom, what’s the first thing you feel? The floor, of course! And different floors have a different impact on each room. With many different ty