During the 1MDB-Tanore trial yesterday, Former 1MDB chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi denied he was part of a plot to defraud the fund, even though he had presented to his board of directors, proposals to continue partnering with PSI in 2010 — after their dubious JV a year ago.

"Goldman Sachs has offered something like less than US$2 billion,” Dr Mahathir was quoted as saying. "We are not satisfied with that amount so we are still talking to them... If they respond reasonably we might not insist on getting that US$7.5 billion".

For Ipoh residents, the 3 Generation Restaurant, located in front of the Institute of Teachers Education (IPG) Ipoh campus, has been a familiar eatery to go to for the past seven years, not only for its affordable prices but also to enjoy its cheerful atmosphere while enjoying sumptuous dishes.

"We submit the accused is using his MC as abuse to obtain adjournment and prolong the trial. There must be sanction on this utter contempt for court proceedings," Datuk Gopal Sri Ram told the court.

National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (NCCIM), Building Management Association of Malaysia (BMAM) and the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK): “…as the Malaysian property market has remained stagnant over the past few years, quit rent should reasonably be expected to mirror these tepid property valuations. Furthermore, increasing this levy could be untimely and adds to an already burdensome increase in cost of living.”

Employers claim they have been caught by surprise and that due process has not been followed.

The project, featuring three blocks of serviced apartments worth RM700 million in gross development value (GDV), will be launched within the next year and start contributing to the group’s top line, said YNH general manager James Ngio.

A report says he has been a citizen of The Republic of Cyprus for four years, and has bought a house for 5 million euros there. 

An advertisement that appeared over the weekend for the assets states that the sale of the building is being conducted through a tender exercise.

“So we bring the children of farmers (and) fisherman, they are sent to these residential international schools. However, the state government is not competing with the private sector.”