More needed for home ownership
PETALING JAYA: The stamp duty exemption for first-time house buyers can relieve some financial burden for young individuals, but other underlying issues such as low salaries, high interest rates and housing prices should also be taken into account, economists say. Read full story
‘Home prices in Penang still too high’
GEORGE TOWN: Despite a 100% exemption on the stamp duty for houses below RM500,000, first-time buyers in Penang feel that home prices are still too high. Read full story
Youths want affordable homes now
JOHOR BARU: As they welcome the stamp duty exemption policy extended to first-time house buyers, Malaysian youngsters have called for the construction of more affordable homes. Read full story
Proposals accepted for constitutional amendments over citizenship
SINTOK: Eight suggestions pertaining to the amendment of the Federal Constitution to provide citizenship to children born abroad by Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers have been accepted. Read full story
MOE aims to improve attendance of SPM candidates on exam day
ALOR SETAR: Appropriate interventions are needed to ensure better student attendance for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia in the coming years, says the Education Minister. Read full story
Giving addicts a second chance
A mission to help substance abusers kick the habit. Read full story
Health Ministry to table smoking control Bill in Parliament on Monday (June 12)
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is scheduled to table the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 12). Read full story