Pan Borneo Highway still on, but some jobs to be reviewed — works minister

Jul 06

KUALA LUMPUR (July 6): The new Pakatan Harapan government will continue to roll out the 1,060km-long Pan Borneo Highway (pictured) linking Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia, but the mega infrastructure project will be "looked into" to reduce its costs — expected at RM16 billion — said Works Minister Baru Bian.

Time to buy?

Jul 06

The property market is still soft with most developers experiencing slow sales.

Penang agrees to waive approval fees for Mapex property buyers

Jul 05

PETALING JAYA (July 5): Those buying homes at the Malaysia Property Expo (Mapex) in Penang will be exempted from approval fees, said state executive council member Jagdeep Singh Deo.

Balancing aesthetics with sustainability

Jul 06

There has been a long ongoing debate on form versus function but advancements in construction and green technology are allowing property developers to come up with buildings and structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable in the long-run.

Relaxing lending rules may not be a good move, says IDEAS

Jul 05

PETALING JAYA (July 5): The proposed mortgage with less stringent lending requirements by banks mooted by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) that is aimed at benefiting the M40 and B40 groups may not be a good move, said the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) senior fellow Dr Carmelo Ferlito.

Najib claims trial, vows to clear name

Jul 05

KUALA LUMPUR (July 5): Datuk Seri Najib Razak became the first ex-prime minister in Malaysia to be charged in court when he was slapped with three counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of abuse of power yesterday.

ECRL contractor has “no choice” but follow suspension order

Jul 04

PETALING JAYA (July 4): China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has “no choice” but to follow the suspension order issued by Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd over the controversial East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, it said in a statement today.

Najib pleads not guilty, granted RM1m bail

Jul 04

KUALA LUMPUR (July 4): Embattled former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty over four charges read against him in relation to embezzlement of funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd.