Five Johor homes razed, leaving 11 people homeless
JOHOR BAHRU (August 18): Five homes burned down last night, leaving 11 residents homeless in Jalan Sekolah Agama, Kampung Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng opposes incinerator project in his constituency
KEPONG (Aug 17): Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng will be writing an official letter to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to oppose the waste-to-energy project at Taman Beringin here.
BNM: SST's impact on inflation should not be as significant as GST
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): The reintroduction of the sales and services tax (SST) on Sept 1 is not expected to have a significant impact on inflation as seen by the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) back in April 2015, Bank Negara Malaysia says.
Ex-PAC chairman Hassan says ‘unnecessary’ to summon Jho Low on 1MDB probe
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): Former Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Seri Hassan Arifin (BN-Rompin) told Parliament yesterday that he did not summon Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low to explain issues concerning 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), as he did not find it necessary.
Najib says Malaysians have to prepare to pay more new taxes
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): Malaysians will now have to prepare to pay various new taxes to be imposed by the PH government due to the abolition of goods and services tax (GST), former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) said.
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EcoHill 2 Link at Setia EcoHill 2 a boon for Beranang and Semenyih folks
PETALING JAYA (Aug 17): Developer S P Setia Bhd expects the extension of EcoHill 2 Link at Setia EcoHill 2 by S P Setia is expected to provide immediate relief to more than 50,000 people in Beranang and Semenyih who regularly commute to Kuala Lumpur and other cities.
Penang’s ferries sail into choppy future
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): Ferries have been icons of the Pearl of The Orient for decades.
Pua: Takeover of toll concessions will cost less than RM400b
KUALA LUMPUR (August 17): The amount required to take over all the toll concessions in the country will cost less than the RM400 billion projected by the previous Barisan Nasional government, said ministry of finance special officer Tony Pua.
Hilltop homes in Genting Highlands
Mention Genting Highlands, and the first things that come to mind are probably the refreshing temperature, the casino, the entertainment shows and the amusement park; in short – it is a holiday destination.
