Two-thirds of Datasonic's projects granted by Home Ministry, ex-MD tells court
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 15): Of the 30 public projects worth RM3 billion that Datasonic Group Bhd secured, about two-thirds of them were granted by the Home Affairs Ministry, the company’s former managing director Datuk Abu Haniffah Noordin told the High Court yesterday.
Taman Desa condo collapse: Stop-work order issued
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 14): A stop-work order has been slapped on the contractor of a condominium being constructed in Taman Desa that partially collapsed today, announced Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) at the building site.
Country's first ultra-premium supermarket to open in Bangsar
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 14): As Hong Kong's Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd (DFI) prepares to shut down its upmarket grocery brand Jasons Food Hall at Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC), Kuala Lumpur, another up-and-coming domestic premium grocery operator is already preparing to take over its spot.
Kmart and Myer closures in Australia sound alarm for shopping centres
PETALING JAYA (Feb 14): Kmart added to the recent surge of Australian store closures by announcing the closure of its branch in the northern Melbourne suburb of Northcote on Nov 22 this year when the store’s lease ends, NewIdeaFood reported on Tuesday.
1MDB asset forfeiture: Prosecution wants more time for Najib, family to examine handbags, watches
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 14): The prosecution in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-linked asset forfeiture case against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and his family told the High Court here today that the prosecution wants more time for Najib and his family to examine the 263 handbags and 40 watches, which were seized by the police earlier.
Glamping on a rooftop in Kuala Lumpur city
Camping out is nothing new, among trees and waterfall that is.
2019’s most popular areas for homeseekers
2019 was a busy year for the property market that began with the launch of the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to give the soft market a little push.
Why drastic hike of building materials if no cement price increase, asks Wee
PETALING JAYA (Feb 13): The government should explain how the double-digit spike in raw building materials has come about if cement prices have not risen, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says.
Ex- foreign affairs minister says Cabinet not alerted of Saudi funds as it was personal donation
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Former foreign affairs minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, the sixth defence witness in the SRC International Sdn Bhd trial, told the court that the Cabinet was not alerted of the alleged financial assistance from the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia as it was a personal donation.
