NGOs want experts to handle Penang's transport system, not developers
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 25): NGOs here are not happy about having a contractor and developer try to fix Penang’s transport woes.
Putrajaya: RM1,000 psf is final and best offer for Kg Baru land
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): The government has announced that its final and best offer to buy Kampung Baru land is RM1,000 psf, with RM150 psf being in the form of shares, say reports today.
Private sector's offer for PLUS still not attractive, Dr M says
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): Although the government prefers to stay out of business and is willing to divest its stake in PLUS Highway, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the offers by the private sector so far are not attractive enough.
KTMB appoints new CEO
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has appointed Datuk Ir Kamarulzaman Zainal as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective today, the group said in a statement.
RTS to proceed, but will take some time: PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirms today that the government will proceed with the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) project, but says “it will take some time”.
Former FIC CEO denies implicating Isa Samad
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Felda Investment Corp Sdn Bhd (FIC) ex-chief executive officer (CEO) Mohd Zaid Abdul Jalil (pictured) denied at the High Court here today that he had during his remand in August 2017, implicated former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad over criminal breach of trust and graft charges.
Dr M: Foreigners won't get citizenship just by buying RM600,000 worth of property
LANGKAWI (Oct 14): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the decision to lower the threshold on high rise property prices in urban areas for foreign ownership from RM1 million to RM600,000 was meant to reduce supply overhang of condominiums and apartments.
Dr Mahathir: 'New' Utusan will rehire employees of shuttered old entity
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today some employees of newspaper publisher Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd, which ceased operations yesterday, will be rehired by a new media group.
Khazanah divested 84 assets under Najib's rule between 2009 and 2018
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): During former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak's rule, Khazanah Nasional Bhd had divested 84 assets between 2009 and 2018, when he was ousted in the 14th General Election.
Isa Samad's trial: Ex-Felda DG gives conflicting testimony on whether board approved Kuching hotel purchase
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) director-general Datuk Hanapi Suhada appeared to give conflicting testimony today on the question of whether or not approval was given by the Felda board for Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC) to purchase Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites in Kuching for RM160 million.
