Living with the water, using green lungs to fight city floods
BANGKOK (Jan 9): The idea was pitched not just as a green space amidst the congested city of 10 million people, but as a flood-busting move that would also help the urban area adapt to climate change.
Report: Najib's bid to recuse Sri Ram to be heard on Feb 8
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): The High Court here has fixed Feb 8 to hear the application of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak (pictured) to recuse Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram from being the senior public prosecutor in his 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial, according to Malaysiakini.
Report: Possible ‘mishandling of multi-million ringgit’ HRDF property acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): The management of Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has made police reports concerning the abuse of power during the purchase of a number of floors in a building in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, reported The Star today.
Gagasan Nadi ends flattish after strong start on debut day
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): It appears that a less optimistic sentiment in the broader market has weighed on Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd’s debut.
Another US celebrity implicated in 1MDB probe
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): Former member of disbanded American hip hop group Fugees, Pras Michel, has challenged a seizure by the US government of US$37.
Jho Low rubbishes WSJ's 1MDB bailout offer claim, blames Dr M — report
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): Fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, has dismissed a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report claiming that he had a role in facilitating deals with China to bail out 1MDB in 2016 in exchange for lucrative contracts.
Fill your home with positive energy with feng shui tips by Joey Yap
PETALING JAYA (Jan 9): Take charge of the wellness of your home this year and fill it with positive energy with easy-to-follow feng shui ideas and inspirations from renowned feng shui consultant, speaker and author Datuk Joey Yap! Through a first-of-its-kind strategic collaboration, Nippon Paint Malaysia Group is partnering Yap to offer feng shui tips through a series of six video episodes in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, the coating solutions provider said in a press release.
Bees at airports a common sight, MAHB explains to AirAsia boss
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said it is aware that a swarm of bees has congregated at Bay Q4 of klia2, but stressed that such sights are pretty common and that the insects usually pose no harm to anyone.
GST refund: Boustead Plant sues S P Setia unit for RM37m
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): Boustead Plantations Bhd has filed a suit claiming RM37.