Fire partially destroys tahfiz’s hostel, says report
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): A fire destroyed almost 50% of a hostel belonging to the Pusat Tahfiz Hafizatul Quran in Chukai, Terengganu, yesterday, reported Harian Metro.
Batu Caves rainbow staircase leads to trouble
The viral sensation around the multi-hued staircase at iconic Batu Caves may have put the temple committee in hot water, as the multimillion ringgit painting and renovation works were not sanctioned by the National Heritage Department (JWN), reports The Star.
Supermax: Cause of factory fire unknown at this moment
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 27): Supermax Corp Bhd said today a fire occurred at the rubber glove manufacturer's smallest factory on Friday evening.
Non-payment of GST refunds needs finance minister’s nod
KUALA LUMPUR: Only the finance minister has the authority to extend the two weeks given to the Royal Customs Department to refund goods and services tax (GST) inputs paid by businesses.
Malaysia files criminal charges against Jho Low in absentia
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): Malaysian police today filed the first set of criminal charges against Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and his father over money allegedly stolen from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Sunway on track to exceed RM1.3b sales target, declares dividend
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): Sunway Bhd’s second quarter profit saw a marginal 1% rise to RM199.
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.
Five Johor homes razed, leaving 11 people homeless
JOHOR BAHRU (August 18): Five homes burned down last night, leaving 11 residents homeless in Jalan Sekolah Agama, Kampung Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang.
Pelaburan Hartanah chief: Real estate is a solid investment
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) is confident it will continue to do well despite headwinds in the property market because PHB's real estate portfolio covers all sectors of the real estate market, group managing director cum chief executive officer Datuk Kamalul Arifin Othman said.
