Report: Malaysia-Singapore HSR deferred for two years
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 1): The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) mega project will be deferred for two years without penalty to either nation, The Edge weekly reported in its Sept 3 issue.
Foreign property buyers welcomed, but no automatic residency, says Johor MB
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): The Johor administration has explained that it does not “discriminate against or segregate foreign property buyers according to regions or countries of origin” but they are subject to rules and regulations when buying residential property in Iskandar Malaysia, The Star reported today.
Report: Najib and supporters to picnic at the Tun Razak Memorial on National Day
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) will be having a picnic with his loyal supporters on National Day tomorrow.
Azmin: Closer to a win-win deal on HSR
PETALING JAYA (August 30): Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has met with Singapore Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan today, to discuss the KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project.
Najib at commercial crimes headquarters over money laundering probe, says report
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) reportedly avoided media glare when he turned up for questioning by the police this morning.
Govt to conduct feasibility study on Carey Island port
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30) : The new government will conduct its own feasibility study on the proposed development of the third port in Port Klang, on Carey Island, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
Penang: Happiness index to track state govt performance
GEORGE TOWN (August 29): Penang mulls the introduction of a happiness index, in order to measure residents’ reaction to the policies implemented by the state government, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Vision 2030: Chow’s bid for a green, smart Penang
PENANG (August 29): Penang state government today unveiled Vision 2030, a 12-year plan toward a family-focused, green and smart state.
Cenbet: Erratic announcements can erode investor confidence
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Putrajaya’s announcing matters and then clarifying them later can erode investor confidence and public trust, the Centre for a Better Tomorrow (Cenbet) said in a statement today.
PMO: Property purchase doesn’t promise automatic residency in M'sia
PETALING JAYA (Aug 28): The Malaysian government has stressed that foreigners who wish to reside in Malaysia need to apply for permanent residency through the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program.
