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.
Viral photo of car trapped in flooded tunnel damaged our reputation, says SMART
PETALING JAYA (Nov 13): SMART (Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel) said the recent viral photo of a car trapped in a flooded tunnel that was assumed to be the SMART tunnel was incorrect.
Malaysia's right to review price of water sold to S'pore is irrefutable
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 31): Malaysia still maintains the right to review the price of water sold to Singapore under the Water Agreement 1961 and 1962, said Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya.
Perak, Pahang should stop issuing permits for farming and developments in Cameron
IPOH (Oct 25): The state governments of Perak and Pahang should stop the issuance of new permits for agriculture and development in Cameron HIghlands, in light of the increased risk of landslides, said the Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister.
100% safe to drink tap water, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): It is “100% safe” to drink water directly from the tap said Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Xavier Jayakumar today.
