Central Umno contests MACC forfeiture suit
KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): Umno is contesting the forfeiture suit filed against it by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on funds allegedly siphoned from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Tourism tax unfair because short stay platforms exempted, says hoteliers
PETALING JAYA (July 12): The tourism tax is deemed a lopsided system because it is borne only by established hotels but not short stay platforms like Airbnb, said the Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Hong.
Dewan Rakyat to move motion for compulsory asset declaration by MP
KUALA LUMPUR (Jul 1): The government will be tabling a special motion to make it compulsory for members of Parliament to do asset declaration.
‘My job is to go after corruption anywhere and everywhere it is found’ — Latheefa
KUALA LUMPUR (June 7): Latheefa Beebi Koya, the nation’s first female top graft buster, clocked in to work for the first time today, even as her appointment was questioned by various quarters.
MIPEAC calls for PropTech firms to be registered
KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): The Malaysian Institute of Professional Estate Agents and Consultants (MIPEAC) has weighed in on the issue of PropTech companies allegedly performing illegal real estate brokering by urging PropTech companies to comply with existing legislation.
Mohd Shukri resigns, Latheefa Koya appointed as MACC chief effective June 1
KUALA LUMPUR (Jun 4): Lawyers for Liberty executive director Latheefa Beebi Koya has been appointed as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), following the request by Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdullah to have his contract shortened.
DATUM:KL 2019 to attract more than 2,000 participants
PETALING JAYA: The DATUM:KL 2019 is back for its 17th installation this July and is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants.
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High Court issues arrest warrant for ex-spy chief who failed to appear for case mention
KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): The High Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation (MEIO) director-general Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid as she had failed to show up for her case mention fixed for today.
MIEA 2019/2021 board members to take office in July
PETALING JAYA (May 21): The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) will welcome Lim Boon Ping, Kim Realty’s director of training and development as president on July 1.
Report: RM300m paid for US-made helicopters that were never delivered
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): RM300 million was paid for helicopters that were never delivered to the Royal Malaysian Army, a source close to investigations into allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the purchase of defence assets was reported as saying.
