IJM Corp’s order book, unbilled sales seen supporting FY19-FY21 earnings
IJM Corp Bhd (Aug 29, RM1.
Boustead slips to RM28m net loss in 2Q, pays one sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Boustead Holdings Bhd slipped into the red in the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 (2QFY18), mainly due to reduced contributions from plantation, heavy industries and property divisions, as well as after allocation to non-controlling interests and perpetual sukuk holders.
Govt to conduct feasibility study on Carey Island port
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30) : The new government will conduct its own feasibility study on the proposed development of the third port in Port Klang, on Carey Island, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
Raj's Banana Leaf reopens as RBL Banana Leaf after passing inspections
PETALING JAYA (Aug 29): Raj's Banana Leaf restaurant in Bangsar which starred in a viral video showing its employees washing dishes and cutlery in potholes full of murky water has passed rigorous inspections by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and the Ministry of Health and has reopened as RBL Banana Leaf.
Angering China's public can hurt bilateral ties, warns Chinese daily
PETALING JAYA (Aug 29): Chinese daily Global Times has warned that China's public opinion on the Malaysia-China relationship is not “inconsequential” to Malaysia's interest, especially amid news of decisions that appear to antagonise China filtering out of Kuala Lumpur.
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.
'1MDB a bigger factor than GST in BN’s downfall'
PETALING JAYA (Aug 29): The 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal is more responsible for bringing down the Barisan Nasional (BN) government in the 14th general election (GE14) than the unpopular goods and services tax (GST), says veteran financial journalist P Gunasegaram.
Housing bubble or housing cycle?
Malaysian house prices are in continuous upward trend since 1990.