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- Najib: 372 nurseries identified for immediate registration through new initiative
- Chor urges commercial banks to ease housing loan conditions
- Bungalow owner: Contractor applied for approval for renovation
| Najib: 372 nurseries identified for immediate registration through new initiative Posted: 19 Oct 2012 07:29 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The Welfare Department (JKM) has identified 372 nurseries for immediate registration under Phase 1 of a new initiative to facilitate and expedite the registration of nurseries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said this number was from a total of 1,180 applications for registration. "The initiative was introduced so nurseries which meet the department's minimum requirements in terms of development, safety and well-being of children such as training of minders, minder to child ratio, activity schedule and parental involvement under the Childcare Centres Act 1984, can register with the department straight away," he said in a statement here Friday. Najib, who is also Acting Women, Family and Community Development Minister, said nursery operators previously required approval from technical agencies such as the local authorities, Health Department and the Fire and Rescue Department before they are registered. According to Najib, 1,395 nurseries were already registered with the department until October this year. "Nursery operators can contact the nearest district welfare office for registration purposes or by visiting ezi2care.jkm.gov.my," he added. - Bernama |
| Chor urges commercial banks to ease housing loan conditions Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:37 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung urged commercial banks to ease the conditions for housing loans, in particular to buyers under the My First Home Scheme. Many housing developers have complained, claiming that sales were hampered due to potential house buyer's difficulties in obtaining loans, he said. "Although the stringent terms are set by Bank Negara Malaysia, the commercial banks should also assess if the borrowers are able to repay their loans," he told reporters after opening the 2012 Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX), at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, here Friday. Chor said the younger generation would be able to own homes at an earlier age if the commercial banks were flexible with their terms. "The flexibility will also boost the real estate and housing development industry and spur the country's economic growth," he said. The three-day event is jointly organised by REHDA Malaysia and the Federal Territory and Selangor branches. Eighty property developers and 14 banks are participating at the expo which is open from 10 am to 9 pm. Entrance is free. - Bernama |
| Bungalow owner: Contractor applied for approval for renovation Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:29 AM PDT SHAH ALAM: The owner of the bungalow involved in the roof collapse tragedy in Section 7, here Thursday had asked the contractor responsible for renovations to arrange for approval from the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA). He said to his knowledge, the contractor had submitted an application for approval of the renovation end of last year. "According to the contractor, they have applied for the approval and I expected the approval was obtained...I do not want to comment further on this matter," he said when contacted. Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan had earlier told a press conference that the owner failed to seek approval for the renovation plan under Section 70(1) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974. Mohd Jaafar said the bungalow involved was one of 26 bungalow units built in five different designs on land owned by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), with an estimated value of RM1.2mil per-unit at the time it was advertised. He said out of the 26 units, four bungalows were undergoing renovation but only two had obtained approval for the renovation plan, while two others did not. Commenting further, the businessman in his 50s who declined to be identified said the bungalow was purchased two years ago and obtained a certificate of fitness (CF) last April. He said the renovation process began in July and was expected to be completed by year-end or early next year. "When I was informed of the matter yesterday...I was shocked by the unfortunate incident. I would visit the house at times to see the construction work being done," he said. The businessman also said a police report was lodged last night and he has provided the police a statement this morning. Meanwhile, Shah Alam Police Chief ACP Zahedi Ayob said they were collecting statements from several witnesses and victims to find out the actual cause of the incident. "We've taken statements from relevant quarters and are still waiting for forensic reports from the MBSA. "We also confirm that there are no more victims trapped in the rubble and rescue operations ended this morning," he said. - Bernama Related Stories: |
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