Putrajaya to review carbon emission commitments next year
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): The government is looking to review its carbon emissions commitments under the 2016 Paris Agreement.
CIMB launches renewable energy financing for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has partnered with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority to provide sustainable energy financing for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
Bridge collapses in Taiwan, more than 20 injured
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): A section of the Nanfang'ao Bridge in Taiwan has collapsed today injuring more than 20 people, according to an announcement by the Su'ao District Fisheries Association.
Mat Sabu comes out in defence of LTAT over low dividend payout
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu has come out in defence of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) over its announcement yesterday of a record low dividend payout for 2018, saying LTAT had carried out its duty to generate sustainable returns for its members.
1MDB-Tanore trial: How TRX became vital for GE13
KUALA LUMPUR (OCt 1): The Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), previously known as the Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD), was “vital” for 13th General Elections, former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testified yesterday.
No police report for now: LTAT
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): The top management of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), which declared yesterday its lowest-ever annual dividend of 2% for 2018, does not believe there is any criminal element behind the financial irregularities that it found occurred under the leadership of Tan Sri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin.
TSR Capital starts arbitration proceedings against YTL
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): TSR Capital Bhd has commenced arbitration proceedings against Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd (SPYTL) in relation to a civil works subcontract for the electrified double-track project from Gemas to Johor Bahru.
Shahrol: Jho Low told me ‘boss will bulldoze, don’t worry’
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): In his testimony yesterday, former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the court of several occasions whereby approvals for the ventures of the troubled state investment fund were fast tracked, obtaining approvals within a matter of days.
CMMT’s Sungei Wang opens new annex block with 85% leasing commitment
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Newly-refurbished mall Sungei Wang’s new annex block JUMPA @ Sungei Wang has achieved more than 85% in leasing commitment to date.
Water cuts plague Johor, Melaka folk
SIMPANG RENGGAM (Sept 30): Despite two days of rainfall in Simpang Renggam in Johor, water levels of Sungai Benut has failed to rise, causing fears of a water shortage to be realised.
