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PAC’s findings on white elephant marinas to be tabled soon
PETALING JAYA (March 18): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be tabling its findings on the marina projects totalling RM323.
All govt affordable housing to be built with IBS, says Zuraida
NILAI (March 16): All government affordable housing projects would be built using the industrialised building system (IBS) technology by 2024, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Manulife Asset Management projects flattish yields in Malaysian REITs market
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Manulife Asset Management Services Bhd (MAMSB) expects the Malaysian real estate investment trust (REIT) market to remain flattish this year, with yields of around 4%-5% due to an oversupply of the instrument in the market.
Spore’s Michelin-star chicken rice sets up Malaysian foothold in Ipoh
IPOH (March 15): Local foodies would most probably have heard about the famous soy sauce chicken rice in Singapore that was awarded a Michelin star.
Rex to be revived with new DNA injected
KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): When T-rex symbolically did the closing honours of the Rex Cinema back in 1993 as the “starring character” of Jurassic Park, many must have sadly wondered if they would ever be able to step within the doors of this cherished meet-up point again.
Self-driving bus from the future ready for real-world testing
Muji, a Japanese retail company known for minimalism in design, emphasis on recycling, avoidance of waste in production and packaging, and a no-logo or no-brand approach to retail products has announced the Gacha, an all-weather mini bus designed to shuttle people around city streets.
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.
FT Minister: DBKL to conduct public hearings on Taman Tiara Titiwangsa condo
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Kuala Lumpur City Hall is set to arrange public hearings to hear objections to a high-density project in Taman Tiara Titiwangsa.
DONE DEAL: Serviced residence at Twin Arkz, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Rented for: RM3,700 (about RM3.
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.
