RM1b DBKL projects chopped
PETALING JAYA (June 4): As many as 10 Kuala Lumpur City Hall projects worth more than RM1 billion have been scrapped.
No more cronyism, organisations say to Ting, corporate sector
PETALING JAYA (June 4): As many as 20 civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged Tan Sri Ting Pek Khiing (pictured) and the corporate sector in general to uphold transparency, accountability and integrity in all development projects, regardless whether the projects are publicly, privately or jointly owned and financed.
Daim: Media has critical role in monitoring government land deals
PETALING JAYA (June 4): Chairman of the Council of Eminent Persons Tun Daim Zainuddin (pictured) said the local media plays an important role in ensuring land deals made by the government are carried out in a fair and transparent way, reported The Star.
Review of contracts to be handled via diplomatic channels, says Daim
PETALING JAYA (June 4): Contracts with China and Singapore that are being reviewed will be handled via diplomatic channels, says Tun Daim Zainuddin (pictured).
TTDI folk claim developer did not implement communication strategy as part of DO
PETALING JAYA (June 3): Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group (STRKWG) and Taman Tun Dr Ismail resident’ Association (TTDI RA) have reiterated that Memang Perkasa Sdn Bhd should not proceed with the construction of a contentious high-rise high-density residential development in the neighbourhood as the developer allegedly did not comply with the requirements of the development order.
MBPJ checks on 'funeral parlour'
PETALING JAYA (June 2): The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) recently swooped in on a shop in Section 22 here after residents made numerous complaints that it was illegally being operated as a funeral parlour.
ECRL cost inflated, says finance minister
PETALING JAYA (June 2): The cost of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) – which is one of several mega projects being reviewed by the Pakatan Harapan government – has been inflated, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Exchange 106 required MoF fund injection, says finance minister
PETALING JAYA (June 2): The development of The Exchange 106 (formerly known as Signature Tower) in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) international financial district required financing from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), which was not reflective of the 49:51 shareholding structure of the project between the ministry – via its unit MKD Signature Sdn Bhd - and Indonesia’s Mulia Group.
PM Mahathir: Malaysia reviews mega projects 'according to contract'
PETALING JAYA (June 1): Malaysia Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government will respect the terms of contracts inked by the previous administration in relation to mega projects in the country.
