No contracts signed, no selfies taken
PUTRAJAYA (April 10): In contrast to two previous high-profile meetings between Malaysia and Singapore’s premiers, there were neither happy selfies taken nor major infrastructure contracts signed yesterday.
Dr M: NSC Act amendment will limit PM’s power
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Bill to amend the National Security Council Act 2016 will provide some barriers to the power of the Prime Minister, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
‘One third of Pakatan’s economic promises on track’
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): As the Pakatan Harapan government comes close to concluding its first year in office, a study by a think tank found that almost a third of 192 economic promises made by the new coalition in its election manifesto are either fulfilled or on track to being achieved.
Malaysia, Singapore commit to resolve maritime and airspace boundary issues amicably
PUTRAJAYA (Apr 10): Both Malaysia and Singapore are committed to resolve the issues surrounding maritime and airspace boundaries between the two countries in a peaceful manner, without causing further friction between them.
Malaysia, Singapore to suspend border rail link
SEPANG (April 9): Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to suspend the Rapid Transit System (RTS) linking Johor Bahru and the island republic for a six-month period.
We are ready to manage southern Johor airspace
SEPANG (April 9): Malaysia is ready to manage its airspace over southern Johor after delegating the task to Singapore 45 years ago, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Hong Leong Assurance emerges as substantial shareholder of Atrium REIT
KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Hong Leong Assurance Bhd has emerged as a substantial unitholder of Atrium Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
More effective law on urban renewal planned — Khalid Samad
KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): The Government is planning to table a new law on urban renewal to increase the effectiveness of redevelopment projects in the country.
EPF adopts UN-supported principles for responsible investment
KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) announced today that it has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN-suported PRI), under which it has pledged its commitment towards environment, social and governance (ESG) best practices and sustainable investing principles.
Penang CM: Report that says PIL 1 and LRT construction to begin next year is unsubstantiated
KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Approval for the light rail transit (LRT) and Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) projects are yet to be obtained, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow.
