Penang state govt seeks federal fund to fix park
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The Penang state government will apply to the federal government for funds to repair Penang National Park facilities in Teluk Bahang, according to The Star.
HSR’s cheaper alternative may be penny wise, pound foolish, say experts
PETALING JAYA (June 19): A cheaper alternative to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project may turn out to be penny wise, pound foolish, as it may cost more in terms of time and effort – and possibly leave Malaysia and Singapore out of a future regional HSR loop, warned analysts.
People in East Coast still hopeful for ECRL
PETALING JAYA (June 19): People from the East Coast are still hopeful that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will go on as scheduled, reported Bernama.
Storm in Kedah left many without roofs over their heads, literally
ALOR SETAR (June 19): Lost sleep and damaged homes – such a misfortune struck as many as 89 families when a storm broke out over Kedah from late Sunday until the early morning hours yesterday.
Amirudin Shari is new Selangor MB
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Sungai Tua assemblyman Amirudin Shari has been sworn in as the 16th Selangor Chief Minister this morning, replacing Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali who is now serving as the Economic Affairs Minister.
Johor's Second Link entry point to be upgraded to reduce congestion
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The structures at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex at the Second Link entry point in Johor will be redesigned and upgraded to reduce congestion, reported StarMetro.
Alibaba’s investment in Malaysia is US$100m and counting
KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Just over a year after announcing its partnership with the Malaysian government for the Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ), Alibaba Group has already invested US$100 million (RM400 million) in its various initiatives here.
Y&G aborts plan to buy RM31m land in Pontian
KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Y&G Corp Bhd has withdrawn plans to buy two adjacent parcels of freehold land totalling 23.
59 houses damaged by storm in North Seberang Perai
PETALING JAYA (June 18): A total of 59 houses, a police station and a bank had been damaged by a storm in North Seberang Perai yesterday, reported Bernama.
China investors still upbeat on Malaysia despite ECRL review
PETALING JAYA (June 18): China’s investors are still upbeat on Malaysia despite the government reviewing the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project which had been awarded to a Beijing-linked firm, said the republic’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian.
