Singapore confirms Jho Low's private jet location
SINGAPORE (August 14): An aircraft linked to an investigation into 1MDB is parked at the city-state's Seletar Airport, said Singapore police today, according to Reuters.
Northern India landslides and heavy rains claims 20 lives
NEW DELHI (August 14): Landslides triggered by heavy rains have caused the deaths of 20 people in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, Bernama news agency reported.
AG says Equanimity to be liquidated if nobody lays claim – report
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The Equanimity superyacht – which is linked to Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low (pictured) – would be liquidated if nobody lays claim over the superyacht in the next two to three months, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas (pictured) said in a Malaysiakini report today.
*UPDATE* Penang Sentral first phase to open in December
BUTTERWORTH (August 14): The first phase of integrated transport hub Penang Sentral at Bagan Dalam has been scheduled to open in December.
No permanent ownership status for new villages, says Perak MB
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The Perak government is not allowed to grant 99-year lease or permanent (freehold) ownership status to new villages, Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu said yesterday.
Johor MB: Umno building occupancy illegal, they should vacate
KOTA ISKANDAR (August 14): Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian said the land of the Jalan Segget Umno building belongs to the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB).
Will the SST will bring down property prices? Experts weigh in
PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): The Sales and Services Tax (SST) which will take effect next month will not be applied to building materials – namely bricks, cement and sand – and construction services, a move that Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said will hopefully address property affordability issues hindering home ownership in Malaysia.
YTL REIT buys Japanese ski resort for RM222.5m
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): YTL Hospitality REIT's (YTL REIT) unit Starhill REIT Niseko G.
Equanimity seizure legally valid, Liew tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The seizure of the controversy-laden yacht Equanimity was in accordance with prescribed laws and therefore legally valid, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong.
Penangites urged to move off the island due to pollution and congestion woes
GEORGE TOWN (August 14): State executive councillor in charge of the environment, Phee Boon Poh said Penang is encouraging families to resettle in sparsely populated townships of the mainland, to reduce pollution.
