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KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): The originating summons filed by Datuk Seri S Vell Paari against his father Tun S Samy Vellu at the High Court was necessary, because the latter has been suffering from dementia brought on by Alzheimer's disease.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Slowing income growth among lower-income households and young workers has contributed to perceptions of being "left behind", the World Bank said in its latest Malaysia Economic Monitor report themed "Making Ends Meet".

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Protasco Bhd's 30%-owned associate company PJP Barisan HCM JV Sdn Bhd has secured a ten-year contract from the Public Works Department.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said he was shocked to learn that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho — better known as Jho Low — was dealing with AmBank on the management of his personal accounts.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak told the High Court today that his principal private secretary, the late Datuk Azlin Alias, informed him in 2014 that he would receive further donations in foreign funds from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah in addition to US$800 million purportedly gifted by the monarch in early 2013.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today denied that he had abused his power as a civil servant, regarding the two government guarantees (GGs) given to SRC International Sdn Bhd on Aug 17, 2011 and Feb 8, 2012 by the Cabinet.

PETALING JAYA (Dec 9): Texchem Resources Bhd will close down unprofitable Sushi King outlets in the country in 2020, the Star reported today.

PETALING JAYA (Dec 9): Britain's biggest retailer Tesco is reviewing its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia after being approached by an unnamed buyer, Reuters reported on Sunday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 9): Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is in talks with several parties on buying more assets, a clear indication that it does not intend to slow down in its acquisition spree.

KUANTAN (Dec 9): Construction activities for the 640km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which passes through five states, will be ramped up soon in Pahang.