Still high cost of living fuels disgruntlement
As Pakatan Harapan swept to an unexpected victory in the 14th general election (GE14), it did so on the back of many promises that fell into two categories.
Day 16 of Najib's SRC trial: Maybank KL asst branch manager to be cross-examined
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Maybank KL Main branch assistant manager Halijah Abdul Wahab will today be cross-examined by Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah on the 16th day of the SRC International trial.
Was PH right to abolish GST?
The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on April 1, 2015, and its abolishment three years later probably makes it one of the most — if not the most — controversial tax to be introduced in Malaysia’s history.
IT-savvy woman uncovers hidden camera in Airbnb bedroom
PETALING JAYA (May 8): A woman’s occupational habit stood her in good stead when she foiled a peeping Tom’s months-long bedroom recordings in his Airbnb unit in eastern China.
Examination doesn't mean investigation, says BNM officer in heated exchange with Najib's lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): A heated exchange ensued between Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) investigating officer Ahmad Farhan Sharifuddin (pictured) and Datuk Seri Najib Razak's defence counsel in the High Court today on the issue of why the former premier was not alerted of suspicious transactions in his account.
Update: Putrajaya files RM680 mil forfeiture action against Najib, Rosmah and others
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Apart from former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, their children Nooryana Najwa, 31, and Nor Ashman Razak, 28, along with Najib's step son Riza Shahrir Abdul Aziz, 43, are named in a RM680 million forfeiture action filed yesterday (May 7) by the Malaysian government.
Putrajaya files forfeiture suit against Najib, Rosmah over items bought with stolen 1MDB funds
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): The government and the police have filed a civil forfeiture suit against former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak, his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and several others in relation to jewellery, cash, handbags and luxury vehicles said to have been bought using 1 Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.
Day 15 of Najib's SRC trial: ex-KWAP assistant VP to continue testimony
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): The Datuk Seri Najib Razak SRC International Sdn Bhd trial, where the former premier faces seven charges of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power trial over RM42 million from the former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) subsidiary, enters its 15th day today with Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) former assistant vice-president Amirul Imran Ahmat continuing his cross-examination.
RM1.3b stolen 1MDB money recovered so far
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Malaysia has thus far recovered US$322 million — equivalent to about RM1.
OPR reduction a good move to stimulate property market, says consultant
PETALING JAYA (May 7): The reduction of the overnight policy rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malayisa (BNM) today is a good move to stimulate the economy and the property market, said real estate consultant and CEO of Zerin Properties Previndran Singhe.
