Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

Malaysia's IPI Up 2.1 Pct In January 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in January 2025, led by growth in manufacturing sector output, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

Wood Mackenzie Unveils New Product Suite To Guide Energy Transition Decisions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Wood Mackenzie, the global insight business for renewables, energy, and natural resources, has launched Lens Power & Renewables, a new suite of products with interconnected data, analytics, and insights to navigate the energy transition.

Renewable Energy Exports Via ENEGEM Based On Excess Supply -- PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of renewable energy (RE) exports through the Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) is based on excess electricity from the existing electricity supply system, said the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

IMF Sees Malaysia Growing 4.7 Pct In 2025, Urges Sustained Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong growth momentum is expected to continue in the near term, with the economy projected to expand by 4.7 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.  

Midea Malaysia Eyes RM1 Bln Sales In 2025 As Demand For Smart, Energy-efficient Appliances Surges

BENTONG, March 3 (Bernama) -- Midea Scott and English Electronics Sdn Bhd (Midea Malaysia) is targeting RM1 billion in sales this year to sustain its double-digit growth momentum as demand for energy-efficient appliances surges.

TNB: Powering Malaysia’s Future, Channelling 60 Pct Of Profits To The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Break Ground On First Data Centre In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first data centre facility in Johor.

Malaysia’s January 2025 Inflation Remains At 1.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January 2025, with the index points standing at 133.6 points compared to 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

PETRA Committed To Exploring Methods To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Electricity Generation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is committed to ensuring that Malaysia continues to explore methods to reduce carbon emissions in electricity generation.

Malaysia's SDG Achievement To Hit 43 Per Cent By 2030 -- Hanifah Hajar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Based on the latest analysis using 2022 data, the target achievement rate for the country's sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 is projected at 43 per cent compared to the global average of 17 per cent, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.