Shahrol explains why 1MDB called repatriation of US$1.83b from 1MDB-PSI JV 'Project PITA'
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): An internal memo among the board and management of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) referred to the repatriation of US$1.
New Zealand opens bars, four-day work week idea floated
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Bars and pubs opened in New Zealand for the first time in months today, as restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus were eased further and the government looked to revive economic activity, Reuters reported today.
Miami-Dade commissioners want to reduce US$59m yearly tab for Miami-South Beach monorail link
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Miami-Dade commissioners have warned that they wanted a final plan for a cheaper price tag than the current US$59 million yearly tab for the Miami-South Beach monorail system, according to the Miami Herald.
American denies he was paid to praise M'sia's Covid-19 response
PETALING JAYA (May 21): An American dentist, whose videos praising the Malaysian government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak have gone viral, has denied allegations that he was paid to produce such content, Malaysiakini reported today.
1 Utama develops Health QR app for peace of mind shopping
PETALING JAYA (May 21): 1 Utama Shopping Centre has come up with the 1 Utama Health QR app featuring QR code technology, The Star reported today.
Police looking for 4 Indonesians who fled after Covid-19 screenings
SEPANG (May 20): he police are looking for four Indonesian workers who ran away from a kongsi house in Sepang after undergoing Covid-19 tests.
1MDB director was not subject to background check for family ties with Jho Low, says Shahrol
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): 1MDB's board of directors did not conduct a background check on non-executive director Tan Sri Ong Gim Huat as he was appointed by former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the fund's former CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi (pictured) testified today.
Malaysians abroad to pay 50% of quarantine cost starting June 1
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Malaysians returning from abroad will have to bear 50% of the RM150 per day quarantine cost starting June 1, Malaysiakini reported today.
Fire at construction site on Old Klang Road
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Fire broke out at the construction site of Millerz Square on Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur at around 9.
