Sarawak schools to be connected to grid
SIBU (August 6): The Education Ministry has agreed to connect Sarawak schools that were previously powered by generator sets to the grid system, setting aside an allocation of RM400 million, and adding RM35.
Paradigm Mall PJ to undergo transformation
PETALING JAYA (Aug 6): Paradigm Mall PJ will be undergoing its first asset enhancement initiative since it opened its doors in May 2012.
Only one RM5m development project discontinued — Economic Affairs Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): Only one development project allocated RM5 million has been discontinued, while 278 projects allocated RM1.
Protest calls for PIL 1 to be scrapped
GEORGE TOWN (August 6): In a peaceful protest held outside the state legislative assembly today, residents’ associations and Penang Forum members called for the cancellation of the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1), and review of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP).
Azmin to issue statement on KL-S'pore HSR
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his ministry will issue a statement at a later stage on details of the planned Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR).
Taman Sri Muda free bus service still pending
PETALING JAYA (August 6): The free Smart Selangor bus service slated to begin in January, to take passengers to the Section 19 KTM Komuter station, has not materialised to-date.
PJ, especially Bukit Gasing to undergo changes
PETALING JAYA (August 6): When proposed Local Plan 1 and 2 (RTPJ 1 & 2) are approved, Petaling Jaya residents, especially in the Bukit Gasing Constituency will see major changes.
Tunku Alizakri Alias is EPF’s new CEO
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of strategy Tunku Alizakri Alias (pictured) has been appointed the retirement fund’s new CEO, replacing outgoing Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, who has been named the new managing director of Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
Investors await clarity on Khazanah’s objectives after leadership changes
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): With the new leadership at Khazanah Nasional Bhd taking shape, investors and market watchers await clarity on the sovereign wealth fund’s future direction.
Minister: Database could identify deserving buyers of affordable homes
KUALA TERENGGANU (August 4): Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah says that a central database on home ownership may help housing issues.
