Saifuddin says Malaysia-Singapore ties very good
SINGAPORE (July 30): Malaysia and Singapore were looking to boost bilateral relations, but are currently at a very good level, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
‘Scrapping of MRT3 saved RM66b’
KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): The finance ministry said the government has managed to save a project cost of RM66 billion, excluding interest cost, with the cancellation of the mass rapid transit line 3 (MRT3).
Johor to provide 100,000 affordable homes in 5 years
PETALING JAYA (July 31): Johor aims to provide 100,000 modestly-priced homes in the next five years under its Johor Affordable Housing Scheme (RMMJ), reported The Star.
JAKS gets interim injunction on RM50m payout to Star Media
KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): JAKS Resources Bhd was granted an interim injunction by the Federal Court yesterday to restrain the payout of a RM50 million bank guarantee to Star Media Group Bhd.
EcoFirst to launch Phase 2 of Ampang Ukay, targets higher sales in FY19
KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Property developer EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd is aiming for a higher sales target of around RM240 million in the financial year ending May 31, 2019 (FY19) as it banks on two ongoing projects and another two in the pipeline.
DBKL to review Sri Petaling high-rise project
PETALING JAYA (July 30): Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) will review a proposed high-rise residential development on a piece of vacant land in Taman Sri Endah, Sri Petaling that has invoked the ire of locals seeking to protect the neighbourhood’s green space.
Shareholders of EcoFirst can expect dividends in the next six months
KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Shareholders of property developer EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd can expect a dividend payout as early as the next six months as the company is mulling a dividend policy, said group CEO Datuk Tiong Kwing Hee.
Sri Petaling apartment project to undergo DBKL review
KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will review a proposed development in Sri Petaling, after residents expressed worries over conserving the green lung in the area.
Flash floods in Penang after heavy rainfall
GEORGE TOWN (July 30): Due to heavy rain that fell throughout the night, several areas in Penang have experienced flash floods today.
Penang expo to showcase affordable homes
PETALING JAYA (July 30): Penang State Housing, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), and the Election Commission (EC) will join 13 developers, at the Penang Affordable Housing Expo where a total of 6,284 units of modestly priced housing will be available.
