Malaysia's new Covid-19 cases drop further to 1,280
KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia dropped to a new 2021 low of 1,280 today, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Selangor: Cashless payment for street parking from Jan 1, 2022
PETALING JAYA (March 9): Payment for street parking will be only via the Smart Selangor Parking mobile app effective from Jan 1,2022, Selangor local government, public transport and new village development committee chairman Ng Sze Han announced today.
North Korean businessman with PR status loses final appeal, faces extradition for money laundering
PUTRAJAYA (March 9): A 56-year old North Korean businessman, who has a permanent resident status here, has lost his final appeal to be freed and could face extradition to the US to face two charges of money laundering.
Kanger to receive 10,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine in May for trial purposes
KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): Kanger International Bhd will receive 10,000 doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by state-owned China National Pharmaceutical Group Corp (Sinopharm) for trial purposes.
MACC investigations show Yayasan Akalbudi did not purchase two bungalows worth RM5.9m
KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations into former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s (pictured) charity organisation Yayasan Akalbudi did not reveal documentation which suggested that the foundation had purchased two bungalows in Kajang in 2017, according to a witness at the politician’s graft trial yesterday.
Genting Americas sues insurers to claim US$500m losses at two resorts
KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): Genting Group-owned Resorts World Casino New York City and Miami Hilton have filed a suit against more than a dozen insurers claiming they wrongly denied coverage for some US$500 million (RM2.
Singapore’s City Developments wants to put behind ‘ill-fated’ investment
KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Leading Singapore real estate player City Developments Ltd (CDL) wants to put its “ill-fated S$1.
MACC denies allegations of being used as 'political weapon'
KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied allegations by certain political parties that it has been used as a "political weapon" in carrying out its actions.
Desmond Lim builds up stake in WCT
KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Businessman Tan Sri Desmond Lim acquired another 250,000 shares in WCT Bhd yesterday, raising his direct shareholding in the construction company to 103.
MBSJ: No more printing and posting of assessment bills
PETALING JAYA (March 6): Starting from this year, the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) will not print and post assessment tax bills to ratepayers, The Star reported today.
