22,000 sign petition to Save Penang Hill
GEORGE TOWN (Nov 21) — The Save Penang Hill online petition has garnered more than 22,000 signatures today, within only six days.
Restaurant involved in deadly accident placed tables beyond permitted zone, says MPSJ
PETALING JAYA (Nov 21): The eatery in Taman Equine where a deadly accident took place over the weekend did not follow the conditions for placing tables and chairs outdoors, said Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ), the Malay Mail reported today.
Paramount 3Q net profit drops 81% to RM15.62m
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Paramount Corp Bhd reported an 81% drop in its net profit to RM15.
MIA urged to take action against Deloitte partner for lying to PAC on 1MDB
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).
Paramount’s KDU stake divestment a good move, say analyst
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Paramount Corp Bhd’s planned sale of its controlling stake in three KDU education institutions, which may pave the way for the eventual divestment of its entire loss-making tertiary education business, is seen as a “good move” by RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd analyst Loong Kok Wen.
Damansara Realty sees departure of two board members
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): Two of Damansara Realty Bhd's (DBhd) directors have stepped down from the company's board effective immediately.
FundMyHome an interesting option for first-time homebuyers, says minister
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.
Selangor looking at insuring private low-cost flats
PETALING JAYA (Nov 19): The Selangor authorities are planning to get an insurance company to provide coverage for private low-cost, high-rise homes, reported The Star today.
Paramount expects RM20m profit from partnership with Aussie varsity
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 19): Paramount Corp Bhd has partnered with University of Wollongong (UOW), an Australian public university, to enhance its tertiary education business.
FundMyHome is 'no free lunch'
PETALING JAYA (Nov 18): EdgeProp Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Tong Kooi Ong emphasised that FundMyHome is an alternative scheme that enables homeownership among first time homebuyers in Malaysia and not about giving the group a "free lunch" on the government's dime.
