Deputy minister commends state’s “win-win” housing law

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has lauded the upcoming state law on housing, recently announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Tiang sees the impending state law as a win-win for the public, housing developers, and the state government, emphasising that […]

Sarawak restructures its housing development

KUCHING: Private housing developers planning on developing large-scale projects in Sarawak are no longer required to build affordable homes starting from the first quarter of this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead, developers involved in projects that span 10 acres or more are required to make compensation in lieu […]

Deputy Premier praises Coramax’s skyline efforts

KUCHING: Coramax Property’s development has been praised for addressing various housing needs in Sarawak, catering to different segments of the population. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr. Sim Kui Hian appreciated projects like The Rise Residence and other developments by Coramax. Dr Sim noted that they provide a lifestyle that many people aspire to have. In […]

Housing developers given three months to follow SOP 

SIBU: Local housing developers are given three months to adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for a cleaner environment, said Chieng Jin Ek. The Bukit Assek assemblyman said that the decision was met following a meeting that was convened due to several complaints by the public who have been affected by dusty roads during […]

Housing developer ordered to pay RM72,725 compensation

BINTULU: A housing developer here was ordered to pay a total of RM72,725.99 in compensation by the Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims for late handover of properties and defects on workmanship. The panel members led by its president Datuk Maznah Dasmi, Alhadi Ibrahim and Robert Elone Sireng came to the decision against the developer in a […]

Housing developers ordered to pay out RM288k

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: Two housing developers were ordered to pay a total of RM288,057.25 in compensation by the Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal for late handover of properties. Panel members led by its president Datuk Maznah Dasmi, and Alhadi Ibrahim and Robert Elone Sireng came to the decision against Lien […]

Housing developers ordered to compensate buyers

KUCHING: Two housing developers were ordered to pay over RM67,000 in compensation by the Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal after failing to complete a number of houses within the stipulated time. The tribunal’s three-member panel led by president Datuk Maznah Dasmi, and Trabawan Mandi and Mohammad Abdul Aziz Ariffin came to the decision during a […]

Housing developer ordered to compensate for late completion

KUCHING: A housing developer company was ordered to pay over RM270,000 in compensation by the Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal (TTPRS) after failing to complete a number of houses within the stipulated time period. The three-member panel, led by its president Datuk Maznah Dasmi, Abdul Aziz Ariffin and Simon Woon Ta Meng, came to the […]

Tribunal to issue judgement at later date

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Purchaser’s Claims Tribunal will give judgement on a later date on five cases against four housing developers. The three-member panel comprising president Trabawan Mandi, Robert Elone Sireng and Mohamad Abdul Aziz Ariffin said they had not been able to come to a decision over the disputes during the hearings and would […]

Tribunal postpones claims decision

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal has postponed its decision on five cases against three housing developers to a later date. The three-member panel comprising tribunal president Datuk Maznah Dasmi, Abdul Aziz Ariffin and Trabawan Mandi said they had not been able to come to a decision over the disputes during the hearing on […]