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KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): Former auditor-general Tan Sri Ambrin Buang (pictured) testified today that the directives to amend parts of the National Audit Department (NAD) audit report of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) for the year 2014, came from then chief secretary of the government Tan Sri Ali Hamsa.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): S P Setia Bhd has achieved RM875 million in sales for the first half-year ended 30 June 2020, with local projects contributing RM702 million, the company announced.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): All Malaysians in Beirut, Lebanon, have so far been reported to be safe, although the number of casualties due to the massive explosion that shook the Lebanese capital last week has now reached 160 people while another 5,000 were injured and 60 are still reported missing.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) reminded landlords to be wary of the activities that will be carried out in their premises before renting out their units, reported The Star.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Huzir Mohamed warned that stern action will be taken against illegal gambling syndicates and also the owners of premises who lease out their properties or buildings for illegal activities, reported The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): A gradual recovery is underway in the retail industry, which is signalling Malaysian real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the retail space are set to see light at the end of the tunnel after the pandemic-induced slump.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): The residential project Avenue South Residences in Singapore will boast the tallest prefabricated buildings in the world and Malaysia’s claim to fame will be that their “modules” are made in a factory in Senai, Johor.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): The High Court has adjourned to Aug 19 the hearing of PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) Ltd (Incorporated in Barbados) (PSOSL)’s application to vary an interim order granted last month that blocked the movement of US4340.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases rose slightly to eleven today, from nine reported yesterday, bringing total cases in the country to 9,114.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): Two lawyers, including one who had represented former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, are questioning why Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) is allowed a stay in paying the RM210 million fine after he was found guilty of all charges by the High Court in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case last month.