MPSP president term to be extended for another year
BUTTERWORTH (August 14): Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) president Rozali Mohamud’s term is likely to be extended for another year.
Singapore confirms Jho Low's private jet location
SINGAPORE (August 14): An aircraft linked to an investigation into 1MDB is parked at the city-state's Seletar Airport, said Singapore police today, according to Reuters.
*UPDATE* Penang Sentral first phase to open in December
BUTTERWORTH (August 14): The first phase of integrated transport hub Penang Sentral at Bagan Dalam has been scheduled to open in December.
Will the SST will bring down property prices? Experts weigh in
PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): The Sales and Services Tax (SST) which will take effect next month will not be applied to building materials – namely bricks, cement and sand – and construction services, a move that Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said will hopefully address property affordability issues hindering home ownership in Malaysia.
Equanimity seizure legally valid, Liew tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The seizure of the controversy-laden yacht Equanimity was in accordance with prescribed laws and therefore legally valid, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong.
Penangites urged to move off the island due to pollution and congestion woes
GEORGE TOWN (August 14): State executive councillor in charge of the environment, Phee Boon Poh said Penang is encouraging families to resettle in sparsely populated townships of the mainland, to reduce pollution.
Vivocom active, jumps 14.3% on landing RM12.6m supply contract
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): Vivocom International Holdings Bhd jumped 14.
These tiny plastic discs can help you save at least 1,000 litres of water per month
PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): Selangor folk use an average of 210 litres of water or 140 large bottles of mineral water per day – and this will lead to a water shortage if water usage levels remain that high even with a growing population.
Reduction for SPLASH’s BSR a negative surprise
Water treatment and services sector Maintain neutral: The Selangor state government’s special purpose vehicle Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd issued a statement last Friday to refute former Selangor menteri besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s allegation that the current state government is giving “special treatment” to water treatment operator Syarikat Pengeluar Air Sungai Selangor Sdn Bhd (SPLASH) for the purchase price of the water concession.
BNM to roll out special housing loan next month — MoF
KUALA LUMPUR (August 14): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to roll out a special housing loan scheme tailored for the low-to-middle income group with regard to first-home ownership by next month, according to the ministry of finance (MoF).
