Report: Malaysian Nature Society says project may cause landslides in Bukit Persekutuan

KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) today said “massive landslides along the slopes of Bukit Persekutuan” may occur if a proposed mixed-development project on National Institute of Health (NIH) land is constructed, report Free Malaysia Today (FMT) The tract of 20ha located near KL Sentral was acquired by S P Setia in 2012 as part of a land deal in return for the building of a replacement facility for NIH in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor.

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Najib and Arul case transferred to High Court

KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The High Court today allowed the prosecution's application for its case against ex-premier, Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak (right) and former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) president and chief executive officer, Arul Kanda Kandasamy (left) regarding audit tampering to be transferred to the High Court.

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Guan Eng: Govt yet to decide on closing Malaysia Airlines

  KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): As the debate on whether or not to shut down Malaysia Airlines Bhd hots up after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remark about the government exploring various options, including closing down the national carrier, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng made an attempt to clear the air that the government has not decided on its options.

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KL sees expat rentals up after several years of decline

PETALING JAYA (March 13): The average cost of rental for expatriates in Kuala Lumpur (pictured) has seen an increase in 2018 after a sustained decline between 2015 and 2017, according to international research house ECA International in a press release today.

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BNM's LINK can help you if the bank has been bullying you

KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): Whether it’s due to an unexpected expense, or any other occurence that may crop up in life that causes financial difficulties, the bank still comes calling for their money, but your pockets are empty, Bank Negara Malaysia provides a resource that can help you.

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