Forbes Asia: Robert Kuok remains richest in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Tycoon Robert Kuok (pictured) remains the richest person in Malaysia with a net worth of US$12.
IKEA’s first store in northern Peninsular Malaysia a hit among shoppers
GEORGE TOWN (March 14): IKEA, the Swedish-based furniture brand store, today opened its first outlet in northern Peninsular Malaysia at Batu Kawan, about 40 kilometres from here, reported Bernama.
RM285mil worth of homes booked at HOC 2019 Expo KLCC
PETALING JAYA (March 14): Some 496 units worth RM285 million were booked at the recent Home Ownership Campaign 2019 (HOC 2019) Expo held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from March 1 to 3.
Report: Malaysian Nature Society says project may cause landslides in Bukit Persekutuan
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) today said “massive landslides along the slopes of Bukit Persekutuan” may occur if a proposed mixed-development project on National Institute of Health (NIH) land is constructed, report Free Malaysia Today (FMT) The tract of 20ha located near KL Sentral was acquired by S P Setia in 2012 as part of a land deal in return for the building of a replacement facility for NIH in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor.
FT Minister: DBKL to conduct public hearings on Taman Tiara Titiwangsa condo
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Kuala Lumpur City Hall is set to arrange public hearings to hear objections to a high-density project in Taman Tiara Titiwangsa.
Residents unhappy about proposed high-rise development in PJ’s Section 16
PETALING JAYA (March 14): Residents in Section 16 here are concerned about a proposed high-rise development in their neighbourhood, reported The Star today.
Cahya Mata JV entity bags RM466.68m bridge contract
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) said its indirect joint-venture (JV) entity has been awarded the contract to construct a bridge crossing with a connecting road in Bintulu, Sarawak for RM466.
DONE DEAL: Serviced residence at Twin Arkz, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Rented for: RM3,700 (about RM3.
Did Jho Low finance Trump’s re-election, asks DoJ – report
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The US Justice Department (DoJ) is investigating if fugitive financier Low Taek Jho had any part in financing President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.
Guan Eng: Govt yet to decide on closing Malaysia Airlines
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): As the debate on whether or not to shut down Malaysia Airlines Bhd hots up after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remark about the government exploring various options, including closing down the national carrier, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng made an attempt to clear the air that the government has not decided on its options.
