Giant sand dredger plying Johor-S’pore sand-smuggling route
PETALING JAYA (June 28): A giant sand dredger dubbed the “world’s largest floating vacuum cleaner” has been spotted plying a shipping route between Johor and southern Singapore popular among sand smugglers, reported the Malay Mail.
Sunway to dispose of stake in Singapore JV for RM118m
KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Sunway Bhd is disposing of its 30% stake in joint venture (JV) Hoi Hup Sunway Novena Pte Ltd (HHSN) to Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd for S$39.
Dr M: “Not urgent” to notify S’pore on HSR status
PETALING JAYA (June 25): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it was “not so urgent” to inform Singapore on the status of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) in an interview with the island republic’s Channel News Asia portal today.
Kimlun earnings look sustainable despite local public job cutbacks
Kimlun Corp Bhd (June 21, RM1.
HSR’s cheaper alternative may be penny wise, pound foolish, say experts
PETALING JAYA (June 19): A cheaper alternative to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project may turn out to be penny wise, pound foolish, as it may cost more in terms of time and effort – and possibly leave Malaysia and Singapore out of a future regional HSR loop, warned analysts.
Johor's Second Link entry point to be upgraded to reduce congestion
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The structures at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex at the Second Link entry point in Johor will be redesigned and upgraded to reduce congestion, reported StarMetro.
RM20bn alternative to HSR mooted, say sources
PETALING JAYA (June 18): A significantly cheaper alternative to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) will cost RM20 billion – or just a fraction of the mega project’s cost, which has been variously cited as from RM60 billion to RM110 billion.
Johor opposition supports HSR deferment
PETALING JAYA (June 14): Johor opposition leader Datuk Hasni Mohammad has hailed Pakatan Harapan administration’s decision to postpone the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) instead of cancelling it outright.
KL ranked the 182nd most expensive city in the world
PETALING JAYA (June 12): Kuala Lumpur is the 182nd most expensive city in the world, according to the latest cost of living survey published by international information and data provider ECA International.
