MRT3 still too costly at the moment — Dr M
PUTRAJAYA (May 6): The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) or Circle Line is still too costly to be revived, according to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Dr Mahathir: Industrialised building system crucial to provide ample affordable homes
BANTING (May 2): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today investment in the industrialised building system (IBS) is important to provide ample supply of affordable homes in Malaysia.
A better understanding between old friends
BEIJING (April 29): Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had to wrap himself up in a long coat with a scarf pulled tight around his neck to keep warm when he arrived last Wednesday night to a rainy and chilly Beijing — with the temperature hitting the low teens in Celcius — despite it being the middle of spring in the Chinese capital city.
PM extends support for BRI, says it's shared responsibility for keeping seas unpolluted
BEIJING (April 26): Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has today extended his full support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying that Malaysia will benefit from the project.
China's Xi hails 'a new chapter' in Malaysia-China ties after meeting Dr Mahathir
BEIJING (April 26): The meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad with China's top leaders yesterday ahead of the Belt and Road Forum marked a new milestone in the story of the two countries' bilateral relationship, which looks set to deepen.
Malaysia signs framework agreement to reinstate the revival of Bandar Malaysia
BEIJING (April 25): Malaysia has signed a framework of agreement with China this afternoon to revive the former's Bandar Malaysia project — the massive real estate development at the former air-base near Sungai Besi.
Dr M among Time's 100 most influential people of 2019
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2019.
Dr M says rulers with absolute power may use it for their own interests
PETALING JAYA (April 12): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said if the rulers have absolute powers, they may use the power for their own interests.
Putrajaya to take over Pan Borneo Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Sabah portion of the Pan Borneo Highway should be under the purview of the federal government, namely the ministry of works, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
No contracts signed, no selfies taken
PUTRAJAYA (April 10): In contrast to two previous high-profile meetings between Malaysia and Singapore’s premiers, there were neither happy selfies taken nor major infrastructure contracts signed yesterday.
