RM1.2m repair bill for Penang CM's official state residence
PETALING JAYA (June 25): The Seri Teratai mansion in Penang — which is the official state residence for Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow — has received a RM1.
Let us retain our islands in South China Sea, says PM
PETALING JAYA (June 20): Malaysia would like to retain the islands in the South China Sea the country has occupied, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in an interview recently.
Nothing to fear from China
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia wants to strengthen its “good relations” with Beijing, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in an interview, but that Chinese companies investing in the country should refrain from relying only on material, capital and labour from China and denying Malaysia any real benefits.
Penang CM hopes LRT project is implemented within 5 years
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pictured) is aiming for the light rail transit (LRT) project under the Penang Transport Master Plan to commence within five years.
China investors still upbeat on Malaysia despite ECRL review
PETALING JAYA (June 18): China’s investors are still upbeat on Malaysia despite the government reviewing the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project which had been awarded to a Beijing-linked firm, said the republic’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian.
Jack Ma says more confident of China-M'sia relations after meeting Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): Chinese business magnate Jack Ma said today he is more confident of China-Malaysia trade relations after his meeting with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad this morning.
ECRL poser clouds China’s Belt and Road ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could face another setback if the Malaysian government decides to scrap the 688km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), according to Koh King Kee, head of the Belt and Road desk at Baker Tilly Malaysia.
Penang approves Love Lane shophouse transfer to association
PETALING JAYA (June 13): The Penang state government has approved the transfer of ownership of a heritage shophouse in George Town to the Penang Chinese Clans Council (PCCC), ending a row over the historical property between both parties.
Name change to Kerinchi unlikely to move property prices
KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): Property experts have dismissed concerns that the change of Bangsar South’s name back to Kampung Kerinchi will drive down prices of properties in the area.
ECRL project owner: Information in weekly's report 'incorrect and misleading'
KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): The owners of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project today said that a statement made in a story by an English language weekly yesterday is "completely incorrect and misleading".
