Sabah developers on the losing end of current system
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): A number of real estate projects in Sabah have been put on hold, while the development plans are still being held by the central board, say developers in the state.
Daim to meet MACC over KL land graft cases
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): In the latest development over alleged corruption in Kuala Lumpur land deals, former finance minister and chairman of the Council of Eminent Persons Tun Daim Zainuddin will meet the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
Electric buses for Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): Electric vehicles are the future, and Putrajaya is meeting that future head on, to go fully electric by 2021.
IJM RM2b FY19 job target likely to be from other building works
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Singapore’s ARA on lookout to acquire assets in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): Singapore-listed ARA Asset Management Ltd would consider acquiring retail, commercial and logistics properties in Malaysia, its chief executive officer for Malaysia Thomas Kong said, adding that these properties would have the potential to generate attractive and stable returns within a three- to five-year time frame.
Yong Tai: Property segment to remain lacklustre in two to three years
KUALA LUMPUR (September 12): Yong Tai Bhd’s focus for the financial year ending June 30, 2019 (FY19) will be on Encore Melaka, as well as clearing the remaining inventories for its property segment, which stood at about RM400 million.
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‘Build a museum for Rosmah’s handbags’, jokes Daim
PETALING JAYA (September 11): Council of Eminent Persons chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin has proposed that the Bandar Malaysia project should be turned into a recreational park, and joked that it should include a museum dedicated to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s handbags.
Snake found in Puchong toilet bowl
PUCHONG (September 11): A python poked its head out of a toilet bowl yesterday, at a woman’s home in Puchong Perdana.
Vehicle restriction in Cameron Highlands during holidays?
KUALA LUMPUR (September 11): Tanah Rata assemblyman Chiong Yoke Kong suggested restricting vehicle entry into Cameron Highlands, due to the extreme traffic congestion in the tourist attraction over the long weekend.
Medical Associations: Smoking ban at outdoor areas of restaurants will save lives
KUALA LUMPUR (September 11): The government’s planned ban of smoking at open-air restaurants will save lives, as non-smokers will have reduced exposure to poisonous second-hand smoke.
