News by Bernama

Some 29 villages in Penang might face the risk of ‘disappearing’ forever, including its Malay heritage culture, following rampant development projects in the area, say academicians.

The High Court here yesterday allowed an application by the developer of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) project to be an intervenor in a lawsuit by three environmental organisations to challenge the Selangor Forestry Department’s decision to close Taman Rimba Ampang (Ampang Forest Park) to make way for the project.

Opening up luxury hotels such as The St Regis Langkawi is a strategy to boost the reputation of the island resort particularly among upmarket tourists, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday.

Prasarana Malaysia Bhd expects to start awarding tenders for the RM9 billion light rail transit Line 3 (LRT 3) project in the second half of the year (2H).

Infrastructure conglomerate, AlloyMtd Group, will embark on two projects in the Philippines with a combined contract value of close to RM400 million.

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem today announced that the state government had abolished payment of certain land quit rents.

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron the talks would focus on the construction of a deep-sea and a maritime industrial park, among others.

Johor state government to work with PR1MA on homes for middle-income earners; Perak seeks good developers of affordable homes.

 The Medini Mall, a shopping centre located near Legoland Theme Park here will undergo a transformation in an effort to woo more visitors.

ONE The Waterfront is one of the ongoing three residential projects in Sydney carried out by their 50:50 joint venture firm, Piety THP Developments Pty Ltd.