1H20 a subdued period for construction sector amid political uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): The recent political developments that led to the change in government have dimmed the bright spots for the construction sector, said CGS-CIMB Research, given concerns over the implementation of new infrastructure projects that have been planned by the preceding government under Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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States feeling winds of change

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): While the attention on the Malaysian political crisis has been focused at the federal level, the political realignment has also put several state governments on the brink of change.

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RHB adjusts rates following OPR cut

KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): RHB Banking Group is revising its base rate (BR) and base lending rate (BLR) downward by 25 basis points, in line with the reduction of the overnight policy rate as announced by Bank Negara Malaysia on Tuesday.

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Tommy Thomas: It was incumbent on me to resign as AG

KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): Tan Sri Tommy Thomas (pictured) has revealed to Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that he resigned as attorney-general because “it was incumbent on me to do so because I was appointed by him [Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad]”.

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