The government has shown it is not serious about curbing speculation in the property market by announcing such a small increase in real property gains tax (RPGT) in the Budget.
What is driving up property prices?
Low capital gains taxes, easy access to bank loans, speculative buyers and foreign investors…
Sign of property speculation?
Some of the new property development condo projects in Penang were sold out upon their launch – so why are there so many homes now for sale or for rent?
Stop persecution of Suaram
A vigil was held in Kuala Lumpur tonight to express solidarity with Suaram which now finds itself under siege.
Parking lot of the Orient?
Are we heading towards gridlock? Look at Sao Paulo for a scary glimpse of what the roads in KL and Penang could look like one day.
Nightfall in Penang
Another busy day draws to a close. How closer are we to achieving justice and accountability in our land?
Pas makes courtesy call on new Penang bishop
A delegation of about a dozen representatives from the Islamic party, Pas, made a courtesy call to the new Catholic bishop of the Penang Diocese, Sebastian Francis, at his office at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit yesterday to congratulate him on his recent appointment.
Jalan Sungai folks’ turn to go to the polls
Some one thousand low-cost flat dwellers in Jalan Sungai are casting their ballots over a three-day period ending tomorrow.
Is Sabah still a ‘fixed deposit’?
If the opposition parties can avoid three-cornered contests in Sabah, then the state’s reputation as a BN ‘fixed deposit’ could be thrown into doubt.