Johor MB Osman quits, reason unknown
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): Datuk Osman Sapian has quit as Johor menteri besar (MB) effective yesterday.
No two-thirds majority for Bill to make Sabah, Sarawak equal partners
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Federal Government has failed to get the nod from the Dewan Rakyat for the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019, which sought to restore the status of Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners with Peninsular Malaysia as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
Malaysia, Singapore commit to resolve maritime and airspace boundary issues amicably
PUTRAJAYA (Apr 10): Both Malaysia and Singapore are committed to resolve the issues surrounding maritime and airspace boundaries between the two countries in a peaceful manner, without causing further friction between them.
‘Forced to enter into one-sided deal’
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): Ahead of the tabling of the White Paper on the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) in the Dewan Rakyat today, the agency lodged a police report, claiming it was cheated into signing a one-sided deal in its purchase of PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk (EHP) from Indonesia’s Rajawali Group.
Utusan to transfer property, pay Nylex in dispute settlement
KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Nylex Bhd said it has entered into an agreement with Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Bhd for both parties to settle their legal dispute over the refund of deposits totalling RM10 million.
Felda was cheated in Eagle High purchase, says director general
KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) director general Datuk Dr Othman Omar had yesterday evening lodged a police report at the police commercial crime unit here, claiming that it was cheated into entering into a "one-sided" deal for the sale and purchase of Eagle High Plantations TBK (EHP), owned by the Rajawali Group, two years ago.
HRDF top executive and deputies pocketed RM1.25mil in bonuses leading up to general election — report
PETALING JAYA (April 9): The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) reportedly paid a top executive and three deputies at the fund with bonuses totalling RM1.
More effective law on urban renewal planned — Khalid Samad
KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): The Government is planning to table a new law on urban renewal to increase the effectiveness of redevelopment projects in the country.
IWCity continues to rise on possible revival of mega projects
KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Shares of Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (IWCity) rose as much as 12% in active trades this morning, as positive sentiment over the possible revival of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) continues to improve sentiment surrounding mega projects in the country.
PJ Section 14 high-rise proposal met with protests
PETALING JAYA (April 8): A proposed high-rise mixed development project located on a plot of land in near the Asia Jaya LRT station has met with protests from Section 14 residents.
