Cypark inks three MoUs on renewable energy projects
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Cypark Resources Bhd has partnered with three parties to jointly develop renewable energy projects, consisting of two solar photovoltaic and another waste-to-energy (WTE).
Green lights for Penang Tunnel, and other mega projects among pre-Budget carrots
PETALING JAYA (Oct 10): The government is anticipated to ink the development agreement for the long-held up controversial Penang tunnel project tomorrow morning just before the Budget 2020 tabling, sources said.
World Bank: Risks to Malaysia's growth outlook tilt towards downside
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Risks to Malaysia's economic growth outlook continue to tilt towards the downside in anticipation that a sharper-than-expected slowdown in major economies, unresolved trade tension and a maturing global technology cycle could weigh on the country's export demand in the near term.
Jho Low pre-empted Shahrol from probing by telling him to expect Istana Negara's concerns on him
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had pre-empted Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi from investigating further by telling him to expect the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to question the fugitive businessman's role in Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA), the precursor to 1MDB, and raise the issue of the purported misrepresentation of the palace by "a certain individual".
1MDB-Tanore trial: Prosecution to start contempt proceedings against Lokman for allegedly threatening witness
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The prosecution in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore trial will proceed in instituting contempt proceedings against Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam for allegedly threatening its witness Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin.
Merge Energy shareholders say aye to diversification into property sector
SHAH ALAM (Oct 10): Merge Energy Bhd's shareholders have given their nod for its proposed diversification into the property sector at the group's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) today.
Dr Mahathir: 'New' Utusan will rehire employees of shuttered old entity
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today some employees of newspaper publisher Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd, which ceased operations yesterday, will be rehired by a new media group.
Khazanah divested 84 assets under Najib's rule between 2009 and 2018
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): During former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak's rule, Khazanah Nasional Bhd had divested 84 assets between 2009 and 2018, when he was ousted in the 14th General Election.
Orang Asli hand over 'bribe money' from 'logging company' to MACC
IPOH (Oct 10): A group of Orang Asli handed over RM15,000 in alleged bribe money supposedly from a logging company to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday, the Star, Harian Metro and Berita Harian reported.
Widad Business Group offers to buy PLUS Expressways concessionaires for up to RM3b
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Integrated facility management and construction outfit Widad Business Group (WBG) has offered to buy the PLUS Expressways Bhd's concessionaires by taking over 51% of Khazanah Nasional Bhd's shares for RM1.
