Cashless system can help reduce corruption, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said the application of a cashless system in Malaysia could potentially reduce the possibility of corruption.
Govt reviewing state-offered lands for affordable housing, says Zuraida
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Federal Government is currently reviewing the suitability of lands that have been offered by state governments for affordable housing purposes, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Relocation of festive bazaars to improve accessibility and hygiene
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The relocation of the Ramadan and Deepavali bazaars from Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman to Jalan Raja is in response to complaints of congestion and poor hygiene in the previous instalments, said Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Shahruddin Md Salleh.
Azmin assures, RM1.6b Kulim airport to be 100% privately funded
KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has given assurance that the new international airport to be built in Kulim, Kedah, will be entirely funded by the private sector.
Daim is best man for ECRL talks, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): Former Finance Minister Tun Abdul Daim Zainuddin is the best candidate to lead the negotiation on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as it involves a big and sophisticated contract, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
PM: Our goal is to be a developed nation in every sense of the word
KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): While expectations were high after the 14th general election on May 9, 2018, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad highlighted that most of the administration’s efforts for the past year have been to “plug the almost bottomless pit created by the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)” scandal.
Highland Towers name will remain after redevelopment
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): The name Highland Towers will be retained even after the land is redeveloped, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
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.
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.
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.
