Sewage stench to be settled after 10 years’ tolerance
KLANG (May 24): After 10 years of putting up with the foul stench, the residents in Bandar Botanic and Ambang Botanic 1 can finally see some light at the end of the (sewage) tunnel.
No contracts signed, no selfies taken
PUTRAJAYA (April 10): In contrast to two previous high-profile meetings between Malaysia and Singapore’s premiers, there were neither happy selfies taken nor major infrastructure contracts signed yesterday.
High water bill problem resolved
KUALA LUMPUR (April 6): Nor Hasnidar Bahari got the shock of her life when she received her February water bill: It was RM1,967.
Water shortage expected in six states, says Dr Xavier
PETALING JAYA (March 23): Six states may end up having to endure water rationing owing to the extreme hot weather, says Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar (pictured).
Wan Azmi re-emerges as major shareholder in E&O
KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): Businessman Tan Sri Wan Azmi Wan Hamzah has re-emerged as a substantial shareholder of property developer Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) with a 9.
Outstanding water bills plague new tenants of hawker spaces
GEORGE TOWN (March 13): New tenants of hawker spaces owned by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) are suffering as a result of the irresponsible behaviour of previous tenants.
Tycoon Lee Kim Yew extends interest-free loan to Country Heights for a seventh time
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 25): Country Heights Holdings Bhd said today its executive chairman and major shareholder Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew (pictured) has agreed to a further extension of the tenure of a loan for another 12 months until Jan 21, 2020.
Waterfront homes command 40% premium on average globally, says Knight Frank
PETALING JAYA (Dec 18): Waterfront properties command an average 40% higher price compared to their inland counterparts, according to the new Knight Frank Global Waterfront Report.
No grounds for Lynas to take legal action, says Yeo
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 6): Energy minister Yeo Bee Yin has chided the intention of Lynas Corp to consider taking legal action over the government’s ultimatum for Lynas to remove radioactive waste currently residing in Kuantan or risk losing the renewal of its permit to operate here come September 2019.
Johor Bahru port limit has not encroached into Singapore, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): The altered port limits for Johor Bahru Port have “not in any way” encroached into any part of Singapore, said transport minister Anthony Loke today.
