'He (Jho Low) said he could assist (on matters relating to 1MDB) (but) before this I have said in the first media conference with the CEP, that if he is not guilty, he should return, that night he called me.' 

Under the deal, Malaysia will bear the costs for suspending the project and also costs incurred by Singapore for fulfilling the HSR Bilateral Agreement if the project fails to commence by May 31, 2020.

“Since the project involves both nations’ economic and trading interests, we believe China and Malaysia will resolve the issue in a friendly manner," said its overseas executive vice-president Li Qingwei.

The letter will amend the original agreement between both countries which did not have provisions to postpone the project.

"I wish to fight corruption all out, I hope all contractors will give their full cooperation in this matter."

The new project will boost IJM’s outstanding construction order book which currently stands at a near all-time high of RM9.3 billion.

'Taman Rimba Kiara is being discussed and decided on because things have progressed to a certain level where we cannot just block it like that as there are legal and financial implications.'

'They can buy the property, but we would not give them visas to come and live here.' 

Passengers who are affected may choose to reroute their travel to Narita International Airport, postpone their travels or request for a full refund.

UOA REIT recently came under the spotlight when the minority owners’ representatives in the management committee of one of its properties, Menara UOA Bangsar, retracted their nominations during its annual general meeting on Aug 16.