Dr Mahathir: I didn't ask anything about Jho Low
BEIJING (Aug 21): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) said today he did not ask Chinese leaders yesterday about Low Taek Jho.
Dr Mahathir: ECRL, two gas pipeline projects will be cancelled
BEIJING (Aug 21): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today Malaysia's proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and two gas pipeline projects will be cancelled due to the government's fiscal position.
E&O posts lower 1Q net profit as forex, JV losses weigh
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): Eastern and Oriental Bhd (E&O)’s net profit for the first quarter of its financial year 2019 (1QFY19) fell 34% from a year ago, despite a 15% rise in revenue, as it was impacted by unrealised foreign exchange losses and losses from joint ventures (JVs).
Perak theme park to blossom after termination of DreamWorks licence agreement
KUALA LUMPUR (August 20): Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu lauded the termination of the licence agreement between the Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) in Perak and DreamWorks Animation LLC, as all rides and attractions in the theme park can be opened to visitors now.
Up to govt whether findings be made public, says CEP chairman
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 20): The Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) said it is the Government's prerogative on whether or not to share the council’s recommendations on economic and institutional reforms that it concluded yesterday.
Daim to meet PM on CEP’s future
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 20): Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin does not discount the possibility of the council’s service being extended by the government as it reached its 100th day of establishment yesterday.
Transport minister: RFID toll system not confirmed
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 20): The government has not made a decision on the gateless gantry toll system using radio frequency identification (RFID) at all major highways, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
AES contractors paid RM129m, ‘clean profit’ made — Transport Minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 20): The two concessionaires ATES Sdn Bhd and Beta Tegap Sdn Bhd — which operate the automated enforcement system (AES) under a concession that will be ending on Aug 31 — received RM129 million for AES summons issued between 2012 and up to May this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
New Ruling: Councillors to declare involvement in projects
PETALING JAYA (August 20): A new ruling by the Selangor government requires councillors to declare any involvement or interest they or their family members may have in projects, prior to approval from select committees at a local authority level.
PM Mahathir assures China of working further to strengthen diplomatic ties
BEIJING (Aug 20): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the new Malaysia government will work further to strengthen Sino-Malaysia diplomatic ties.
