Media Statement

CME CONCERNED ABOUT RISING ANTI-FOREIGNERS SENTIMENT Friday, 4 September 2020: The Center for Market Education (CME) is concerned about a rising anti-foreigners sentiment in Malaysia, which may produce harmful effects on the local economy, in particular on employment. In the past two days, the following policies were announced: ban from entering Malaysia for citizens of countries […]

CME PERPLEXED ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROPERTY VACANCY TAX Wednesday, 2 September 2020: The Malaysian Minister of Housing and Local Government, YB Hajjah Zuraida binti Kamaruddin, proposed a property vacancy tax to be paid by developers on unsold units priced above RM 500,000. The Center for Market Education (CME), led by Dr Carmelo Ferlito, expressed concerns and

CME WELCOMES THE SHIFT TO RENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOUSING POLICY Thursday, 6 August 2020: Housing and local government minister Zuraida Kamaruddin has announced that the new housing policy will shift toward renting solutions. The Center for Market Education (CME), led by Dr Carmelo Ferlito, welcomes such a shift, inviting the government to a wider