Continued stamp duty exemption will help more M'sians to own homes - Nga

The move to continue the 100 percent stamp duty exemption for purchasing a first property priced below RM500,000 will help more Malaysians have a house of their own.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry’s proposal to the Finance Ministry to continue the initiative will help the people to save up to buy a house.

"So far, 76.9 percent of Malaysians have...