Cabinet to deliberate on MRT2 underground deal
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said yesterday he will bring up the matter of the termination of MMC-Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd’s contract to build the underground portion of the mass rapid transit Line 2 (MRT2) for further deliberations at the next cabinet meeting.
Malaysia wants to be a stepping stone for business in plastic alternatives, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Malaysia hopes to spearhead the research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of green packaging and other alternatives for single-use plastics.
Najib declines to elaborate on questioning at MACC headquarters
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (pictured) declined to elaborate today on news reports indicating the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had questioned him yesterday for over six hours on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) matters.
Najib: Causeway Link will look 'strange' if crooked bridge is revived
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Causeway Link will look 'strange' if the crooked bridge project between Malaysia and Singapore is revived.
Azmin on crooked bridge: 'We need to prioritise our infrastructure projects'
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said today that Malaysia needs to prioritise its infrastructure projects, because the country's fiscal situation is not good.
App makes parking a breeze in Selangor
PETALING JAYA (Oct 17): The angst experienced when looking for parking spaces in the urban centres of Selangor is well documented.
100% safe to drink tap water, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): It is “100% safe” to drink water directly from the tap said Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Xavier Jayakumar today.
Tsunami can reach Sabah in 30 mins, says report
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): It is not science fiction.
BNM Governor wants option to use capital controls — FT
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus has said Asian countries facing increased market volatility need the option to use capital controls to pre-empt financial crises.
