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. 

DistribuTECH 2025: Bidgely To Leverage AI For A Smarter Grid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bidgely, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) company, has announced its participation at the upcoming DistribuTECH International conference in Dallas, Texas, from March 24 to 27.

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Sapura Energy Secures RM1.1 Bln Funding Through MDH's Subscription Of RCLS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) has secured RM1.1 billion in investment from Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd (MDH) through the latter's subscription of the company’s nominal value of redeemable convertible loan stocks (RCLS).

BRF Ingredients, Symrise Win F3 Krill Replacement Challenge For Aquaculture Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The F3 – Future of Fish Feed announced the winners of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge, awarding Brazil-based BRF Ingredients and Germany-based Symrise for their innovative solutions to replace krill in aquaculture feed.

Kerjaya Prospek's Shares Lower In Early Trade Despite Contract Win

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s share price took a tumble in the early trading session today despite news that its wholly-owned subsidiary had secured a second contract win for the year.

Majority Of Local Banks Hold Above-Average ESG Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bumi Armada Shares Rise In Early Trade After Securing Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd shares rose in early trade after the group secured two contracts worth a total of RM578.4 million from India's state-owned oil company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC).

Sabah Calls On State's OGSE Companies To Grab Petronas Opportunities In Next Two Years

KOTA KINABALU, March 7 (Bernama) - The Sabah government has called on oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies in the state to grab opportunities in the sector provided by national oil company Petronas in the next two years.

Bumi Armada Bags Two Contracts Worth Rm578.4 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd has secured two contracts worth a total of RM578.4 million from India's state-owned oil company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC). 

Malaysia Solidifies Presence On Global Technology Stage At MWC Barcelona 2025 

From Zairina Zainudin

BARCELONA (SPAIN), March 7 (Bernama) - Malaysia firmly established its presence on the global technology stage at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025 with an impressive showcase of innovation and digital advancements. 

Malaysia Shines At MWC Barcelona As ZTE Wins GSMA Innovation Award

From Zairina Zainudin

BARCELONA (SPAIN) March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia celebrated a significant achievement on the global stage as ZTE Corporation was awarded the prestigious GSMA Foundry Innovation Award for its “Minimalist Private 5G for Entertainment” at the Global Mobile Awards during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025.