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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) had overpaid for some of its assets, forking out “much higher than market price” for acquisitions, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): In a world first, Malaysia will introduce the International Standards Organisation’s (ISO) anti-corruption certification system in all high-risk sectors of the government, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Putrajaya has forked out RM3.

IPOH (Nov 21): The state authorities here want to restart the collection service for garden and bulk waste, reported The Star today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has been urged to take action against Deloitte Malaysia's former country managing partner Datuk Tan Theng Hooi for allegedly lying to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on matters related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Toll rate along the West Coast Expressway (WCE) will be benchmarked against PLUS Malaysia Bhd's North-South Expressway's 13.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Nextgreen Global Bhd (formerly BHS Industries Bhd), which has been making losses for three straight years, expects to return to profit in the financial year ending June 30, 2019 (FY19) on the back of improved market conditions, as well as the commercialisation of its industrial park.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): The government, which has proposed to sell its non-strategic assets to raise funds, will ensure that Bumiputera participation remains in these assets after the sale, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 19): Housing Minister Zuraidah Kamaruddin says the private-sector driven FundMyHome platform is an interesting option for first-time homebuyers as it will make it easier for them to buy a home.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 19): Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) is looking at bringing in more local start-ups to be part of its Malaysia Grand Bazaar (MGB) component, part of the Entertainment Hub of the multi-billion ringgit development.