Private sector's offer for PLUS still not attractive, Dr M says
Mahathir told reporters at the Parliament lobby today that the offers to acquire PLUS so far do not reflect the future prospect of the highway.
Mahathir told reporters at the Parliament lobby today that the offers to acquire PLUS so far do not reflect the future prospect of the highway.
"We expect after further evaluation is done, presentation to Khazanah's board of directors will be done in November, and a decision will be made by end of this year, or early next year."
Isnaraissah said the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (LPTA) has approved the renewal of Lynas' operating licence for just six months under more stringent measures from the government to ensure Lynas operations, especially in terms of Lynas waste management, are safe.
“So I urge the government to increase the minimum wage to RM1,500 a month next year.”
Nik Nazmi [PH-Setiawangsa], debating on Budget 2020, said the revival of the project could further improve public transportation in the Klang Valley.
“My advice, as an auditor, is that on top of the 55% debt-to-GDP (gross domestic product) ceiling, we could add another 10 percentage points of ceiling for government guarantees to viable projects, and another five percentage points of ceiling for riskier debts from government-owned companies. Because currently, we have no limit to cap government guarantees.
"As at Sept 21, 2019, when PDP terminated, only 12 packages were awarded.”
Minister of Economic Affairs Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali told Dewan Rakyat that when Najib became the prime minister in 2009, Khazanah divested eight assets.
"I have to get proper feedback from Utusan Melayu's management and my department, but if it is true, I would ask the employer to reconsider, see whether others can rehabilitate the company."
“It played a significant role in our history, but we cannot be nostalgic in business."