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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Sabah-MM2H programme sees rise in applications from China and Taiwan
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) programme is receiving more applications from investors in China, Taiwan, and other countries, says Datuk Seri Christina Liew. The chairman of the Sabah-MM2H programme attributed this increase to the efforts of registered agents since the programme's introduction. "We have received more applications from China, Taiwan, and other countries. We encourage you to continue promoting the programme to potential clients overseas through roadshows or other platforms," said Liew during a meeting with 25 agents on Thursday (July 17). The State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister said Sabah looks forward to more foreign applicants buying property and considering Sabah as their second home. During the meeting, she told the agents about several amendments to the programme's criteria, which began in Sabah on December 12 last year, as approved by the State Cabinet. Among the changes is the minimum age for applicants, now lowered to 25 from 30. Additionally, a successful applicant may place the mandatory fixed deposit in any of the 12 authorised commercial banks and withdraw 50% of it after 12 months for education or medical treatment expenses. Liew said the agents generally welcomed the amendments, finding the new criteria favourable and more attractive to potential applicants. She acknowledged several concerns raised by the agents, including the classification of buildings that can be purchased. "We will discuss and evaluate these in our next monthly meeting, and keep you posted," she assured them. Liew said the Sabah-MM2H Committee has been efficient in processing and approving applications from overseas participants. Also present were the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Datuk Josie Lai, and members of the State Sabah-MM2H Committee.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah-MM2H programme sees rising interest after criteria relaxed
Liew (seated left) responding to questions from the agents. KOTA KINABALU (July 18): The State Cabinet has approved several key amendments to the participation criteria of the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) Programme. The minimum age requirement has been lowered from 30 to 25. Additionally, successful applicants may now place their mandatory fixed deposit in any of the 12 authorised commercial banks. They are also permitted to withdraw 50% of the deposit after 12 months for education or medical treatment purposes. Chairman of the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) Programme, Datuk Seri Christina Liew, announced this at a meeting with the registered agents who welcomed the amendments, describing them as favourable and likely to attract more applicants. Liew who is also the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, commended the registered agents for their contributions to the growing success of the initiative. 'We (State Sabah-MM2H Committee) have received an increasing number of applications from China, Taiwan, and other countries,' she said. 'We encourage you to continue promoting the programme to potential clients overseas through roadshows or other platforms. We look forward to more foreign applicants purchasing property here and considering Sabah as their second home,' she said. Liew also addressed concerns raised by agents, particularly regarding the classification of buildings eligible for purchase. 'We will discuss and evaluate these issues in our next monthly meeting and keep you updated,' she assured them, adding that the Sabah-MM2H Committee has been efficient in processing and approving applications from overseas. Also present at the meeting were the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Datuk Josie Lai, and members of the State Sabah-MM2H Committee.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Karnataka Cabinet nod for regularisation of B-Khata properties under GBA
BENGALURU: Bringing much relief to harried property owners, the State Cabinet has given the go-ahead for regularisation of B-Khata properties that comes under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and that were issued before September 2024. Law Minister HK Patil said the decision has been taken to bring discipline in controlling the illegal and uncontrolled building and layouts. He said a detailed order will be issued by the government on the parameters. According to sources, owners of B-Khata properties will get certificates which they were deprived and this is expected to give some legal sanctity, where they can sell properties, avail loan from bank and even mortgage. 'B-Khatas needs to be regulated & controlled' Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, Patil said there will be certain parameters to avail A- Khata. 'To avail B-Khata, there will certain parameters too. While A-Khata will be a perfect document, B-Khata certificates will be issued for properties with some lacunae, but with some exemption,' he said. He said this is also applicable to revenue sites too. A detailed order will be issued immediately. The note also specifies the unauthorised construction and unplanned development has led to issue of lakhs of B-Khatas which needs to be regulated and controlled. 'There is a need to bring B-Khata properties into the control and regulation of Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act. The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act prohibits issuance of B-Khata for unauthorised properties created or constructed after September 30, 2024. The concept of B-Khata was introduced in 2009 and therefore all Khatas issued before 2009 were A-Khata or proper khata,' it stated. Govt to withdraw de-notification of land Minister Patil said the Cabinet has decided to withdraw de-notification of land in 29 cases. The land was acquired by Bengaluru Development Authority and notification was issued by the government for the same. After the final notification, there is no provision to scrap or drop it. But some officials de-notified and action will be taken against them, he said.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Odisha approves ‘Samrudha Sahar' scheme
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved 'Samrudha Sahar', a new scheme aimed at promoting planned urbanisation and balanced regional development across the State. The State Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the scheme. The Cabinet has also approved another 12 proposals during the meeting, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said. With a total outlay of Rs 4,879.30 crore, the initiative marks a significant step toward realising Odisha's goal of becoming a developed State by 2036, Ahuja said. The scheme will not only improve infrastructure and urban governance but also create new avenues for employment, private sector investment and industrial expansion, he said. As part of Viksit Odisha 2036 vision, this scheme is designed to transform cities into dynamic growth hubs and engines of economic progress, he said. The scheme comprises two key components: Town Planning Scheme and Cities as Growth Hubs. With an allocation of Rs 4,114 crore, the Town Planning Scheme is expected to significantly enhance land and asset management while promoting sustainable development, Ahuja said. He said the second component, with an investment of Rs 765.30 crore, aims to position urban areas as centres of economic transformation. The Cabinet has also approved a second amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy-2023. This amendment introduces a more robust package of incentives and refined provisions, aimed at enhancing the viability and sustainability of semiconductor projects, especially in this capital-intensive and high-technology sector, the Chief Secretary said. He said that the government has also approved a proposal to waive off the fees of about 45,000 boarders of 455 hostels (141 Girls & 314 Boys) in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas. The students are paying Rs 2,000 per month for staying in the hostels. Total financial implication for the proposal is Rs 349.20 crore for 5 years (from April 2025 to March 2030), he added. The government has also decided to bifurcate the existing Mayurbhanj Police District and carve out a new police district with headquarters at Rairangpur for effective policing and efficient public service delivery in both these police districts.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Rajasthan public service body to have 10 members; early promotions facilitated
The Rajasthan Cabinet on Monday (July 14, 2025) decided to increase the number of members in the State Public Service Commission from the present seven to 10 and facilitate early promotions of government employees. The changes in the service rules will relax the desired experience by two years for the promotions. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel said here after the Cabinet meeting that the creation of three more posts in the RPSC would enhance its efficiency and ensure a 'smooth and effective' functioning. The RPSC (Conditions of Service) Regulations, 1974, will be amended for the purpose. The demand for reconstituting the RPSC has been raised several times and questions have been raised on its credibility following the continuous incidents of paper leaks in the recruitment exams. The Bharatiya Janata Party government has recently appointed former Director General of Police Utkal Ranjan Sahoo as the Commission's chairperson. Mr. Patel said the State Cabinet had decided to give relaxation of two years in the desired experience or service period for giving promotions to the government employees in 2025-26. 'The relaxation will be given to the personnel who have not claimed it during the last two years, but no employee will be eligible [for it] during the probation period,' he said. Mr. Patel was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa and Food & Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara at the press conference. The three Ministers announced several decisions of the Cabinet pertaining to new policies in different sectors, evolving Rajasthan as a global medical tourism hub, career advancement scheme for university teachers, and attracting investments to the energy sector. The State Cabinet approved the draft medical value travel policy, which would help establish the State as an 'accessible, cost-effective and reliable' destination. Mr. Patel said the policy would promote economic growth, employment generation, and global branding by integrating the health and tourism sectors. The new township policy, the city gas distribution policy and a proposal to establish three joint venture companies in the energy sector were approved at the Cabinet meeting. Mr. Patel said an amendment in the integrated clean energy policy-2024, approved by the Cabinet, would enable the investors to get the land for their projects, for which they signed MoUs in the Rising Rajasthan global investment summit, on easy terms.
