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KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): The cabinet's decision to retain the ownership of PLUS Malaysia Bhd is a positive for Gamuda Bhd, as this will be seen as consistent with the government's previously announced plan to take over the four highways held by Gamuda, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd Research.

Comment by Liew Chin Tong on toll rates The announcement by PLUS Malaysia Bhd to reduce its toll rates by 18% is in line with Pakatan Harapan’s two-step election promise to (a) renegotiate unfair toll concessions, and (b) to gradually take over and eventually abolish tolls.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 18): MPHB Capital Bhd (MPHB) “seems to be on the last lap” of a long legal tussle with Johor and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) over parcels of land in Pengerang that were acquired by the state government, The Edge Malaysia reported today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 18): Datuk Seri Chia Kok Teong has “emerged” as a new substantial shareholder in Vivocom International Holdings Bhd, reported The Edge Malaysia today.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 18): The PKR disciplinary board has issued party vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) with a show-cause letter that has to be answered in 14 days from yesterday, media reports say today.

  Nestled between the town of Kampar and Simpang Pulai, Gopeng is a former tin-mining town in Perak which has become popular among outdoor adventure-seekers especially those who enjoy caves, jungle treks and white-water rafting.

  The coastal town of Tanjung Sepat, Selangor located about 100km southwest of Kuala Lumpur, should not only be recommended as an easily-accessible and value-for-money destination for seafood indulgence, but also as a choice locale for day-tripping urbanites craving the rare seaside experience.

PETALING JAYA: Pesat Bumi Sdn Bhd is planning another development at Pahang’s Genting Permai after successfully delivering its geo38 Residence in the same area in January 2019, six months ahead of schedule.

The Malaysian and global economy will continue to be sluggish and could get worse in the year of the Metal Rat, so it would be wise to keep cash, reduce debt and extend your social network as this will augur well in future if you need to find a new job, said Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics founder Datuk Joey Yap.

Did you know that Rawang in Selangor was the first town in Malaysia to be lit up by electricity at night? This was thanks to two local tin mining tycoons — Loke Yew and K.