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.
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.
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.
Penang Forum NGO says government should find alternatives to PIL 1
PETALING JAYA (April 11): Alternatives need to be sought for the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) as the Federal Government is not providing financial aid for the highway project, says an NGO The Star reports that Penang Forum member Dr Lim Mah Hui said the state should treat the situation as an opportunity instead of a setback.
Singapore firm had offered 100% higher price for Boustead’s hotel, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The price offered by Singapore’s Hotel Royal Ltd to acquire the Royale Chulan Bukit Bintang Hotel is almost twice the price quoted by Malaysian companies, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu said today.
Flammable building cladding - solution hits a snag in Australia
PETALING JAYA (April 10): The 2017 Grenfell fire literally exposed the lack of compliance to building safety standards, where flammable cladding has been identified as the cause of the rapid spread of the blaze.
Putrajaya to take over Pan Borneo Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Sabah portion of the Pan Borneo Highway should be under the purview of the federal government, namely the ministry of works, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
