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Ex-1MDB auditor from KPMG gets leave to challenge MIA decision

An auditor from KPMG accused of "unprofessional conduct" for refusing to furnish accounts and information relating to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has secured leave from the High Court to challenge the decision made by disciplinary appeal board of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

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PPR folk want jobs, not handouts — UN study

While there were also requests for a bigger amount of aid, DM Analytics managing director Muhammed Abdul Khalid said many low-income households surveyed wanted assistance that can have a more lasting impact on their livelihoods, such as equipment to start a burger stall, a place to sell goods or a microloan to start their own business.

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Paramount swings to loss in 2Q from pandemic impact

In a bourse filing yesterday, Paramount said on the back of lower revenue, the property division recorded a pre-tax loss of RM2.8 million for 2QFY20 compared with a pre-tax profit of RM41.2 million in 2QFY19, mainly due to lower construction activities and sales achieved.

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Ho Hup lands RM137m contract under KVDT project

"The KVDT project is the third contract win for the group in the last three months. We believe the group's expertise and track record in rail infrastructure projects put us in a good position to secure more contracts in the coming months," the group said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.

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