Protasco associate lands ten-year job in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Protasco Bhd's 30%-owned associate company PJP Barisan HCM JV Sdn Bhd has secured a ten-year contract from the Public Works Department.
Najib 'utterly shocked' Jho Low managed his accounts
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said he was shocked to learn that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho — better known as Jho Low — was dealing with AmBank on the management of his personal accounts.
Najib says Azlin told him in 2014 King Abdullah will make more donations
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak told the High Court today that his principal private secretary, the late Datuk Azlin Alias, informed him in 2014 that he would receive further donations in foreign funds from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah in addition to US$800 million purportedly gifted by the monarch in early 2013.
Najib says he never abused his public position with regard to two govt guarantees
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today denied that he had abused his power as a civil servant, regarding the two government guarantees (GGs) given to SRC International Sdn Bhd on Aug 17, 2011 and Feb 8, 2012 by the Cabinet.
Sushi King to close unprofitable outlets
PETALING JAYA (Dec 9): Texchem Resources Bhd will close down unprofitable Sushi King outlets in the country in 2020, the Star reported today.
Tesco considers sale of Thai and Malaysian stores
PETALING JAYA (Dec 9): Britain's biggest retailer Tesco is reviewing its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia after being approached by an unnamed buyer, Reuters reported on Sunday.
Axis REIT hungry for more assets
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is in talks with several parties on buying more assets, a clear indication that it does not intend to slow down in its acquisition spree.
Mental check on Samy Vellu
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Datuk Seri S Vell Paari has filed an originating summons at the High Court here against his father Tun S Samy Vellu, wanting the court to find out whether the former MIC president and long-time works minister is a mentally disordered person and whether he could manage his own affairs.
CCC-ECRL to ramp up construction work in 1st quarter
KUANTAN (Dec 9): Construction activities for the 640km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which passes through five states, will be ramped up soon in Pahang.
