Report of shock over ECRL scrapping
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): From normal workers to top officials, those involved in the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) are still in shock over the scrapping of the mega project.
Menara UOA Bangsar management committee ‘paralysed’ by resignations, says report
PETALING JAYA (Aug 22): The management committee (MC) of Menara UOA Bangsar (pictured) has been “paralysed” by the resignation of seven out of its nine members, reported The Star.
Try Lonely Planet’s top Malaysian food experiences here (part 2)
We continue our list of recommended spots to find the 11 Malaysian foods included in the Lonely Planet Ultimate Eatlist of 500 food experiences.
MCT buys Tropicana land to build RM265m luxury condominium
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): MCT Bhd is acquiring a 7,143 sq m piece of leasehold land within Tropicana Golf & Country Resort in Bandar Damansara, Selangor from Tropicana Corp Bhd, controlled by tycoon Tan Sri Danny Tan Chee Sing, for RM42.
Paramount 2Q net profit doubles on land disposal
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): Paramount Corp Bhd's net profit more than doubled for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018 (2QFY18) to RM42.
Running of the lone bull on Federal Highway
SUBANG JAYA (August 21): In a 5km chase, the Fire and Rescue Department pursued a bull that attempted to swerve and dodge, feinting onto a Subang Jaya exit, before crossing to the opposite side and returning to the highway.
Short selling of Gabungan AQRS, HSS Engineering shares suspended
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): Proprietary day traders (PDT) and intraday short selling (IDSS) activities were suspended today for Gabungan AQRS Bhd and HSS Engineering Bhd after their shares dropped more than 15 sen or 15% from their reference price.
Canadian firm co-owned by Taib Mahmud's daughter seeks injunction against Swiss NGO
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): Sakto Corp, a Canadian real estate company co-owned and operated by Jamilah Taib Murray, the daughter of Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, has applied to Switzerland's Basel Civil Court to obtain an injunction against Swiss non-governmental organisation Bruno Manser Fonds (BMF).
Dr Mahathir: ECRL, two gas pipeline projects will be cancelled
BEIJING (Aug 21): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today Malaysia's proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and two gas pipeline projects will be cancelled due to the government's fiscal position.
Highland Towers site to be recreational park, flanked by 50 bungalows
PETALING JAYA (August 21): In new developments on the Highland Towers site, the proposed plan is to build 50 bungalows on 8ha of land around the site, turning the current location of the old towers into the recreational park that Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin spoke of on Aug 19.
