Glory days of Komtar over?
GEORGE TOWN (August 13): Privately-owned lots, 271 of them, lay vacant in Komtar.
Johor MB: State will scrutinise all projects, and call for open tender
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): The Johor government will scrutinise all projects, big or small, and follow an open tender system, said reports.
No SST for construction services and building material costs
PETALING JAYA (Aug 12): Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has announced that building materials and construction services will be exempt from the Sales and Services Tax (SST) which will come into force in September.
High Court dismisses Najib's bid to extend gag order
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) has failed in his bid to extend the interim gag order preventing the public and the media from discussing the criminal charges that have been brought against him.
M Summit offers elderly-friendly condos in Penang
PETALING JAYA: Penang-based M Summit Group is tapping the retirement and wellness property market segment with its Scots Pavilion condominium project in Penang.
Government to present white paper on Felda’s critical cash flow problem
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said yesterday the government had decided to present a “white paper” in the next session of Dewan Rakyat to expose the real situation of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), which is currently facing a critical cash flow problem.
Najib arrives at High Court for gag order hearing
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) arrived at the Kuala Lumpur High Court at 8:52am today for the hearing on his application for a gag order to prevent the public from discussing the merits of his court case and criminal charges, so as to avoid a trial by media.
Perak govt seeks to bring down property prices
PETALING JAYA (Aug 9): The Perak state government is looking at ways to bring down property prices in the state, reported The Star.
Perak govt to review all projects 15% done or less
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 9): Perak’s government will suspending all “mega” projects which are 15% completed or less so that they can be reviewed.
A-G defends Sitpah's appointment to claim RM1b Equanimity on 1MDB's behalf
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 9): Attorney-General Tommy Thomas has defended the appointment of Sitpah Selvaratnam, a senior shipping and maritime lawyer in his former law firm, to handle the government's claim of Equanimity, a RM1 billion super yacht that was bought using funds allegedly siphoned from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
