Daim: ECRL line revised, will not go through Gombak
PETALING JAYA (April 12): The cost reduction of RM21.
ECRL to proceed, cost reduced by RM21.5 bil
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Co Ltd (CCCC) have signed a supplementary agreement pursuant to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which will proceed at a lower cost of RM44 billion compared with its original cost of RM65.
Dr M says rulers with absolute power may use it for their own interests
PETALING JAYA (April 12): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said if the rulers have absolute powers, they may use the power for their own interests.
Vizione chairman Raman Ismail resigns
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Vizione Holdings Bhd non-executive chairman Datuk Dr Raman Ismail has resigned to pursue other interests.
Prominent businessman and wife plead not guilty to maid abuse charge
KLANG (April 12): The former president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and his wife claimed trial to three charges of exploitation and forced labour at the Sessions Court today.
EWI buys out Salcon in Australian property firm
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Eco World International Bhd is buying the remaining 20% it does not own in an Australian joint venture (JV) company with Salcon Bhd for A$4.
Maybank plans disbursing RM50b in mortgages, RM35b in SME loans over three years
KUALA LUMPUR (April 11): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is aiming to disburse RM50 billion in mortgages and RM35 billion in loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) over the next three years.
E&O constructing first bridge to STP2
PETALING JAYA (April 11): Property developer Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) is currently constructing the first linked bridge from Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 1 (STP1) to Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2A (STP2A).
Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link viable and urgent, says MP
JOHOR BAHRU (April 11): The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link project is more viable and urgent compared to reviving the crooked bridge or a third bridge project with the island republic said an MP.
