Sabah developers on the losing end of current system
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): A number of real estate projects in Sabah have been put on hold, while the development plans are still being held by the central board, say developers in the state.
Daim to meet MACC over KL land graft cases
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): In the latest development over alleged corruption in Kuala Lumpur land deals, former finance minister and chairman of the Council of Eminent Persons Tun Daim Zainuddin will meet the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
Electric buses for Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): Electric vehicles are the future, and Putrajaya is meeting that future head on, to go fully electric by 2021.
Singapore’s ARA on lookout to acquire assets in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): Singapore-listed ARA Asset Management Ltd would consider acquiring retail, commercial and logistics properties in Malaysia, its chief executive officer for Malaysia Thomas Kong said, adding that these properties would have the potential to generate attractive and stable returns within a three- to five-year time frame.
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‘Build a museum for Rosmah’s handbags’, jokes Daim
PETALING JAYA (September 11): Council of Eminent Persons chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin has proposed that the Bandar Malaysia project should be turned into a recreational park, and joked that it should include a museum dedicated to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s handbags.
Motor insurers welcome ‘safe driver discount’
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): Motor insurance and takaful players have welcomed the government’s intention to design a rewarding system to incentivise prudent drivers.
Lim Lip Eng: Retain original objectives of low-cost housing project
KUALA LUMPUR (September 11): The original objectives of the People’s Housing Project (PPR) must be retained, said a Federal Territories lawmaker, as reported by the Malaysian Insight.
Vehicle restriction in Cameron Highlands during holidays?
KUALA LUMPUR (September 11): Tanah Rata assemblyman Chiong Yoke Kong suggested restricting vehicle entry into Cameron Highlands, due to the extreme traffic congestion in the tourist attraction over the long weekend.
Medical Associations: Smoking ban at outdoor areas of restaurants will save lives
KUALA LUMPUR (September 11): The government’s planned ban of smoking at open-air restaurants will save lives, as non-smokers will have reduced exposure to poisonous second-hand smoke.
Kerinchi vs Bangsar South: Deal with more urgent issues first, says filmmaker
PETALING JAYA (Sept 10): Traffic congestion, rapid development and the displacement of poorer residents are some of the pressing issues that should be dealt with first before renaming Bangsar South as Kampung Kerinchi again, said a filmmaker.
