100% safe to drink tap water, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): It is “100% safe” to drink water directly from the tap said Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Xavier Jayakumar today.
Straits Times stands by report on 1MDB debts
PETALING JAYA (Oct 17): Responding to political secretary to the finance minister Tony Pua, who denied ST reports on interest payments for a 1MDB bond, The Straits Times editor has said it stands by its reporter.
BNM Governor wants option to use capital controls — FT
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus has said Asian countries facing increased market volatility need the option to use capital controls to pre-empt financial crises.
High-rise residents at Bandar Baru Ayer Itam, Paya Terubong want solution to their problems
PENANG (Oct 16): Sick and tired of long-standing problems plaguing the high-rise buildings they are living in, residents Bandar Baru Ayer Itam and Paya Terubong are hoping the authorities can help them.
MACC asset list deadline pushed
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has, for the second time, postponed the display of a list of declared assets by Cabinet members and MPs on its portal.
At least 30 killed by Hurricane Michael, according to estimates
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (Oct 17): Hurricane Michael killed at least 30 people in four states, as the storm made its way through the southeastern United States last week, new local estimates showed Tuesday.
Serba Dinamik plans to buy 49% stake in firm involved in Laos hydropower project
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd plans to acquire a 49% stake in OHP Ventures Inc (OHP Ventures) for US$800,000, or approximately RM3.
Wan Azizah: Resolving wealth gap a priority for Pakatan government
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said ensuring an equitable distribution of wealth among the people is one of the core elements that the Pakatan Harapan government is working to achieve.
Dataran Merdeka grounds to be temporarily closed
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): City Hall (DBKL) will close the Dataran Merdeka (pictured) grounds to the public and any activities from Oct 24, 2018 to Aug 2, 2019 to facilitate work on Phase 1 of the River of Life project, said a statement by DBKL today.
Johor MB: Putrajaya may revive Johor ‘crooked bridge’ project
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): The government is mulling to revive the Johor ‘crooked bridge’ project, which was mooted by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad before his first retirement as the country’s premier in 2003.
