Najib says no objection to PAC reopening 1MDB probe

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he will not object to the proposed reopening of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investigation by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as "the truth should be known".

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KL to attempt Unesco World Heritage site status

KUALA LUMPUR (August 15): Kuala Lumpur has the potential to qualify for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) listing, but some elements that disrupt the landscape of the city may hinder its attempt.

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Will the SST will bring down property prices? Experts weigh in

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): The Sales and Services Tax (SST) which will take effect next month will not be applied to building materials – namely bricks, cement and sand – and construction services, a move that Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said will hopefully address property affordability issues hindering home ownership in Malaysia.

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Dr Mahathir aims to scrap China deals — report

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): Malaysia is looking to cancel multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed infrastructure projects signed by the previous scandal-tainted government as it digs itself out of debt, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told The Associated Press (AP) in an interview.

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