Kimlun 2Q net profit up 37% on higher construction, manufacturing revenue
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Kimlun Corp Bhd's net profit rose 36.
From Oct, PSC for international travellers at airports besides KLIA to be cut to RM50
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): The Cabinet had decided yesterday to reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) for international travellers who are flying beyond Asean at klia2 and other airports besides the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by RM23 to RM50 from October.
KPKT and Finas helping local artistes in need to own their first homes
PUTRAJAYA (Aug 30): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has launched an initiative to help local artistes in need to own their first home at People's Housing Project (PPR) schemes.
Najib's forfeiture suit: Maybank claims RM1.99m from Roger Ng and Jho Low-related firms
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): The High Court was told today that ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng and a company controlled by Low Taek Jho's father had outstanding loans with Maybank, which has appeared as a third party in the government's asset forfeiture suit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and 17 others.
Mitrajaya posts second consecutive quarterly loss on lower construction contribution
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd has reported its second straight quarterly loss as the group continued to be dragged down by the poor performance of its construction business.
Giant to get new head
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Chris Bush, the CEO of Southeast Asia Food at Dairy Farm International, will take over the role that will be left vacant by Pierre-Olivier Deplanck, the managing director of GCH Retail (M) Sdn Bhd, once the latter leaves on Aug 30 to pursue new opportunities.
Women power: 'Prove your capabilities by challenging yourself'
It was curiosity that enticed Sayani Saidon to find out more about the job of a firefighter and the more she found out, the greater her desire to be part of a rescue team.
Najib's aide appointed to Tanjong Energy board after 1MDB acquisition, documents show
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Shortly after 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) announced that it was acquiring Tanjong Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd for RM8.
Women power - Driving the nation forward: Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Housing and Local Government
One of the most adored and respected women in Malaysia — Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was conferred the title Ibu Negara (Mother of the Nation) this month by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) for her lifelong contribution to the nation, in conjunction with this year’s National Women’s Day which fell on Aug 25.
Maybank sees another 25 bps OPR cut before year end
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) expects another 25 basis point (bps) cut in Bank Negara Malaysia's overnight policy rate (OPR) to 2.
