Creador’s Brahmal is Gabungan AQRS’ substantial shareholder
KUALA LUMPUR (June 20): Private equity firm Creador Sdn Bhd founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Brahmal Vasudevan has emerged as Gabungan AQRS Bhd’s substantial shareholder.
No cap on civil servants’ debt service ratio for mortgages — Bank Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has highlighted that commercial banks have “considerable flexibility” to decide on mortgage approvals.
Beijing Subway mulls face, palm scanning
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Beijing Subway may introduce face and palm scanning, among other biometric technology throughout its networks in the capital to enable commuters to pay their fares, reported China Daily.
Suaram director urges Dr M to visit S’wak natives displaced by Bakun dam
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Human rights activist Kua Kia Soong said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should pay a visit to the Sarawak natives who were forced to leave their ancestral homes due to the Bakun dam project 20 years ago, the Malay Mail reported.
HBA: Allow EPF to offer home loans to members
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) is urging the government to allow the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to extend financing for home purchases – particularly of affordable units – to eligible members, reported Free Malaysia Today.
Free water not part of pledge in Negeri Sembilan
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Negeri Sembilan does not have plans to offer free water supply, says Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun Aminuddin, adding that the state Pakatan Harapan did not make such a promise in its election manifesto.
Penang state govt seeks federal fund to fix park
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The Penang state government will apply to the federal government for funds to repair Penang National Park facilities in Teluk Bahang, according to The Star.
Storm in Kedah left many without roofs over their heads, literally
ALOR SETAR (June 19): Lost sleep and damaged homes – such a misfortune struck as many as 89 families when a storm broke out over Kedah from late Sunday until the early morning hours yesterday.
Amirudin Shari is new Selangor MB
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Sungai Tua assemblyman Amirudin Shari has been sworn in as the 16th Selangor Chief Minister this morning, replacing Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali who is now serving as the Economic Affairs Minister.
Johor's Second Link entry point to be upgraded to reduce congestion
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The structures at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex at the Second Link entry point in Johor will be redesigned and upgraded to reduce congestion, reported StarMetro.
