Audit reveals "ridiculous" double payment to MAPS employees and contractors
IPOH (April 12): Audit reports into the Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) show double payments to the company’s employees and the subcontractors hired.
Daim: ECRL line revised, will not go through Gombak
PETALING JAYA (April 12): The cost reduction of RM21.
ECRL to proceed, cost reduced by RM21.5 bil
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Co Ltd (CCCC) have signed a supplementary agreement pursuant to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which will proceed at a lower cost of RM44 billion compared with its original cost of RM65.
Vizione chairman Raman Ismail resigns
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Vizione Holdings Bhd non-executive chairman Datuk Dr Raman Ismail has resigned to pursue other interests.
Prominent businessman and wife plead not guilty to maid abuse charge
KLANG (April 12): The former president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and his wife claimed trial to three charges of exploitation and forced labour at the Sessions Court today.
EWI buys out Salcon in Australian property firm
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Eco World International Bhd is buying the remaining 20% it does not own in an Australian joint venture (JV) company with Salcon Bhd for A$4.
Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link viable and urgent, says MP
JOHOR BAHRU (April 11): The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link project is more viable and urgent compared to reviving the crooked bridge or a third bridge project with the island republic said an MP.
Najib faces 3-month ban from Parliament over Felda white paper leak
KUALA LUMPUR (April 11): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak faces a three-month ban from Parliament for allegedly leaking parts of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) white paper that was tabled at Parliament yesterday.
DONE DEAL: Serviced apartment, i-Zen Kiara 1, Mont'Kiara, KL
Sold for: RM660,000 (RM723 psf) Concluded by: Michelle Cheong (REN 72391) of Landbanc Property (016 502 0868) When: November 2018 Noteworthy: ● Freehold ● Built-up of 931 sq ft ● Furnished with bedroom set and kitchen cabinet ● Move-in condition ● 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms ● Nearby amenities: Garden International School, Mont’Kiara International School, Solaris Mont’Kiara, Plaza Mont’Kiara, Publika, Verve Shops Located at Jalan Kiara in Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, i-Zen Kiara 1 (pictured) is a serviced apartment project developed by Ireka Group.
Penang Forum NGO says government should find alternatives to PIL 1
PETALING JAYA (April 11): Alternatives need to be sought for the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) as the Federal Government is not providing financial aid for the highway project, says an NGO The Star reports that Penang Forum member Dr Lim Mah Hui said the state should treat the situation as an opportunity instead of a setback.
