Covid-19: Malaysia reports 52 new cases and a new cluster in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 20): Malaysia reported 52 new Covid-19 cases, comprising 40 domestic transmissions and 12 imported cases.
1MDB funds were used for Umno's election campaign during GE13, ex-CEO claims
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 15): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had used part of the US$3 billion raised by 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) — initially intended for the development of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) — to acquire land in Ayer Itam, Penang as part of Umno’s campaigning leading up to the 2013 General Elections (GE13), the High Court heard today.
Guan Eng claims trial to two charges of misappropriation of property
BUTTERWORTH (Sept 11): Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) today claimed trial at the Sessions Court here towards two counts of dishonestly misappropriating of two properties namely in releasing two plots of land to Zenith Urban Development Sdn Bhd and Ewein Zenith Sdn Bhd, which are linked to the state’s underground tunnel project.
Magni-Tech sells industrial land in Pulau Pinang for RM22m
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): Magni-Tech Industries Bhd said today that it is disposing of a piece of freehold industrial land with a factory on site in Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang for RM22 million cash.
Guan Eng to be slapped with two more charges
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) will face two new charges in Butterworth on Friday, Sept 11.
Tropicana and Marriott International launch Courtyard by Marriott in Penang
GEORGE TOWN (Sept 4): The first Courtyard by Marriott in Malaysia, and also the 17th Marriott International brand in the country, has opened its door to public.
Construction projects in Penang island: 24-hour approval to start work
GEORGE TOWN (Aug 26): Certain construction projects in Penang island will be given 24-hour approval to start work, the Malay Mail reported today.
No Penang ferry services today to Aug 26
GEORGE TOWN (Aug 24): The ferry service in Penang, Rapid Ferry, is disrupted from today until Aug 26 due to technical problems, according to Rapid Ferry chief Osman Amir.
Abandoned pre-war properties: Penang authorities demand owners take care of them
GEORGE TOWN (Aug 21): Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has demanded that owners of abandoned “heritage buildings” or pre-war houses “upkeep their premises” or action will be taken against them, The Star reported yesterday.
E&O Residences KL to cease operations
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur (EOR KL) (pictured) will cease operations from next month, reported the New Straits Times yesterday.
