Melaka’s land reclamation projects being scrutinised
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): The Melaka authorities want to review land reclamation projects along the state’s shoreline.
Survey: 71% approve of Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) has an approval rating of 71% among Malaysians as at August this year, according to a post-election survey by the Merdeka Centre for Opinion Research.
Khalid: Bandar Tun Razak football field deal sealed
KUALA LUMPUR (August 15): A former football field at Jalan Jujur, which was used for various recreational activities by residents was sold to a developer for the construction of a condominium last year, and the government will not entertain any further negotiations on the land.
KL to attempt Unesco World Heritage site status
KUALA LUMPUR (August 15): Kuala Lumpur has the potential to qualify for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) listing, but some elements that disrupt the landscape of the city may hinder its attempt.
MPSP president term to be extended for another year
BUTTERWORTH (August 14): Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) president Rozali Mohamud’s term is likely to be extended for another year.
*UPDATE* Penang Sentral first phase to open in December
BUTTERWORTH (August 14): The first phase of integrated transport hub Penang Sentral at Bagan Dalam has been scheduled to open in December.
Equanimity seizure legally valid, Liew tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The seizure of the controversy-laden yacht Equanimity was in accordance with prescribed laws and therefore legally valid, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong.
Dr Mahathir aims to scrap China deals — report
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): Malaysia is looking to cancel multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed infrastructure projects signed by the previous scandal-tainted government as it digs itself out of debt, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told The Associated Press (AP) in an interview.
SST waiver on construction materials, services alone won't bring down home prices
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): While some building materials will be exempted from the soon-to-be implemented Sales and Services Tax (SST), house prices may not come down due to the increase in other cost components, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Deputy Minister Datuk Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah.
Govt mulls tabling supplementary budget
SERDANG (August 13): The government is looking at tabling the supplementary budget this week, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
