Let us retain our islands in South China Sea, says PM
PETALING JAYA (June 20): Malaysia would like to retain the islands in the South China Sea the country has occupied, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in an interview recently.
PRG in talks to extend deadline for purchase of Roopi, related properties
KUALA LUMPUR (June 20): PRG Holdings Bhd is in talks with the relevant parties to extend the deadline for the proposed purchase of healthcare services provider Roopi Medical Centre Sdn Bhd for RM7.
Creador’s Brahmal is Gabungan AQRS’ substantial shareholder
KUALA LUMPUR (June 20): Private equity firm Creador Sdn Bhd founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Brahmal Vasudevan has emerged as Gabungan AQRS Bhd’s substantial shareholder.
No cap on civil servants’ debt service ratio for mortgages — Bank Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has highlighted that commercial banks have “considerable flexibility” to decide on mortgage approvals.
Nothing to fear from China
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia wants to strengthen its “good relations” with Beijing, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in an interview, but that Chinese companies investing in the country should refrain from relying only on material, capital and labour from China and denying Malaysia any real benefits.
Suaram director urges Dr M to visit S’wak natives displaced by Bakun dam
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Human rights activist Kua Kia Soong said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should pay a visit to the Sarawak natives who were forced to leave their ancestral homes due to the Bakun dam project 20 years ago, the Malay Mail reported.
HBA: Allow EPF to offer home loans to members
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) is urging the government to allow the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to extend financing for home purchases – particularly of affordable units – to eligible members, reported Free Malaysia Today.
Free water not part of pledge in Negeri Sembilan
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Negeri Sembilan does not have plans to offer free water supply, says Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun Aminuddin, adding that the state Pakatan Harapan did not make such a promise in its election manifesto.
Penang state govt seeks federal fund to fix park
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The Penang state government will apply to the federal government for funds to repair Penang National Park facilities in Teluk Bahang, according to The Star.
HSR’s cheaper alternative may be penny wise, pound foolish, say experts
PETALING JAYA (June 19): A cheaper alternative to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project may turn out to be penny wise, pound foolish, as it may cost more in terms of time and effort – and possibly leave Malaysia and Singapore out of a future regional HSR loop, warned analysts.
