Expo on crowdfunding and fintech

LISTED Australian crowdfunding company CoAssets is organising the inaugural Expo for Property, Investing and Crowdfunding (Epic) in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 24 and 25 to highlight the potential of crowdfunding and financial technology (fintech) in Asia, as well as to connect investors to businesses. “Crowdfunding in Asia, specifically in Malaysia, is gaining much interest. “With … Read more

Developer interest bearing scheme proposed for first-timers

PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd is proposing to the Government to bring back the developer interest bearing scheme (DIBS) for first-time home buyers. The developer is also suggesting a review of the real property gains tax (RPGT) as among several measures to boost the sector. “The property industry has a larger multiplier effect than … Read more

GST First, Point of Sale (POS) Compliance Later

Chinese chambers say authorities should not rush small businesses into installing a point of sale (POS) system, adding that it’s more important to educate them on GST compliance. JOY LEE reports. SMALL traders should be given time to fully understand and comply with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime before the authorities enforce the … Read more