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More RTA feedback sought
PETALING JAYA: The government is seeking more feedback on the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and wants buy-in from all stakeholders before the proposed law is tabled in Parliament, says the Housing and Local Government Ministry.
Expert: Tenancy laws must be fair to keep market free
GEORGE TOWN: Excessive government interference in a free market can stifle growth, especially when it comes to urban development, say some property experts and investors.
Heritage building with ties to Thailand
LOCATED in the heart of George Town, Penang, is a century-old heritage building with ties to Thailand.
Spain’s government eyes rent controls in new housing bill
MADRID: Spain’s left-wing ruling coalition wants to rein in soaring housing costs by imposing rent increase caps on landlords who own 10 or more residential properties.
Kee Phaik Cheen was the mastermind behind our cultural revival
IT was the year 2000 and a massive food carnival became all the rave among everyone I knew.
Hong Kong lawmakers approve plan to add 5 new statutory holidays by 2030, with Buddha’s Birthday first in line
In passing measure unamended, Legislative Council overrules wishes of labour, business sectors, which sought to adjust time frameAfter Buddha’s Birthday, next holidays to be added will be Boxing Day, three days around Easter
Swedish PM faces no-confidence vote, what happens now?
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish centre-left Prime Minister Stefan Lofven looks headed for defeat in a no-confidence vote on Monday after the formerly communist Left Party withdrew its support over plans to ease rent controls on new-build housing.
Last-ditch efforts to defuse Swedish political crisis go on, minister says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Efforts to defuse a crisis that has left Sweden's centre-left minority government facing likely defeat in a no-confidence vote next week will carry on throughout the weekend, Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Friday.
Irish PM says coronavirus rent freeze unlikely to be extended
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland will not need to extend a temporary residential rent freeze beyond the coronavirus crisis, Acting Prime Minister Leo Varadkar was quoted as saying on Sunday, amid calls from some parties for more permanent rent caps.
