News by Chester Tay

The price of RON97 petrol will come down to RM2.23 from RM2.50, and diesel price to RM2.04 from RM2.18.

The Sessions Court has issued a temporary remand on Roger Ng before deciding whether to grant bail to the former Goldman Sachs employee amidst his extradition hearing.

"ECRL is a good project for Malaysia, because rail is more affordable for people to transit, so we hope this matter can be resolved with mutual respect between both countries."

Dr Mahathir explains why Guan Eng’s portfolio was split

"In other countries there were riots and violence, but in Malaysia, the Malays, Chinese, and Indians can work and live together.” 

"But now, the Chinese businessmen and non-businessmen have all rejected MCA, because they (MCA) only think [about] themselves."

Asked about his New Year wish list, Dr Mahathir said his personal wish list is not important.

"I know everyone is hoping to have new things in the New Year. However, because Pakatan Harapan government has just taken over from Barisan Nasional government, certain things may not be new. [We are] busy restoring the government, and we have to make changes. We have to make a lot of changes, and we have to stick to them," he said.

Filings with Bursa Malaysia showed that Keong Hui will be redesignated from his executive director positions in Genting and Genting Malaysia, as well as non-executive director positon at Genting Plantations.

"The prime minister will meet with PDAM (Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia) as soon as possible," said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng in a statement.

Paramount said proceeds from the programme will be used to finance its acquisition of land, investment assets, property development projects, refinance existing and future borrowings, and/or to fund its working capital.