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

Zeti: Ringgit will Regain Strength Again

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz is again brushing off suggestions to peg the ringgit, saying that doing so would do more harm to the Malaysian economy. The ringgit has hit new 17-year lows against the US dollar in recent weeks, declining 26% year-to-date and closing at 4.395 yesterday. The … Read more