MRCB, George Kent among most active as LRT3 project gets govt nod
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Shares in Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) and George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd were among the five top actively traded stocks this morning after MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd said the government has agreed to continue with the Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) project at a cost of RM16.
Najib declines to elaborate on questioning at MACC headquarters
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (pictured) declined to elaborate today on news reports indicating the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had questioned him yesterday for over six hours on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) matters.
Azmin on crooked bridge: 'We need to prioritise our infrastructure projects'
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said today that Malaysia needs to prioritise its infrastructure projects, because the country's fiscal situation is not good.
Tsunami can reach Sabah in 30 mins, says report
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): It is not science fiction.
BNM Governor wants option to use capital controls — FT
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus has said Asian countries facing increased market volatility need the option to use capital controls to pre-empt financial crises.
MACC asset list deadline pushed
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has, for the second time, postponed the display of a list of declared assets by Cabinet members and MPs on its portal.
Langkawi Unesco status hangs in the balance
LANGKAWI (Oct 16): The Kilim Geoforest Park, one of few Unesco-certified sites in Southeast Asia, may lose the status if an assessment review is conducted during low tide, which will reveal the impact of tourism activities on the area.
Branded residences in KL record 69% price premium, second highest in Asia
PETALING JAYA (Oct 16): Branded residences in Kuala Lumpur recorded a premium of 69% against non-branded luxury residences last year.
HBA tells Rehda to redefine affordable housing – report
PETALING JAYA (Oct 15): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has called upon the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) to redefine its “outright unrealistic” definition of affordable housing, according to a New Straits Times report.
