Airbnb women hosts in Malaysia earn an average of RM5.7k annually
KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): Women hosts on Airbnb make up almost 50% of all hosts in Malaysia, and they earn an average annual income of RM5,793.
Public wants Najib’s trial to start — AG
PUTRAJAYA (March 12): Attorney-General Tommy Thomas told the Court of Appeal yesterday that the prosecution is under public pressure from within and outside the country to ensure that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s criminal breach of trust and money laundering trial begins as soon as possible.
Putrajaya exploring options on M'sia Airlines, including shutting it down, says Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): The government is evaluating various options on the fate of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd and a decision will be made "soon", according to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Johor may buy Khazanah's Legoland and other properties
KOTA ISKANDAR (March 12): The Johor government has indicated that it is possible they might buy several properties owned by Khazanah Nasional Bhd in Iskandar Puteri including Legoland Malaysia.
Zelan seeks RM305m in arbitration against architects
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Zelan Bhd has initiated arbitration proceedings against NRY Architects for as much as RM305.
Malaysia Pacific Corp to sell Wisma MPL for RM189m
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Malaysia Pacific Corp Bhd has signed a sale and purchase agreement to dispose of Wisma MPL in Jalan Raja Chulan for RM189 million to Asia New Venture Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd.
MACC Act, money laundering law unfair to Najib
PUTRAJAYA (March 12): A lawyer representing former prime minister (PM) Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case submitted yesterday that a provision in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act) and another in the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti Terrorism Financing and Proceeds from Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUA) are not fair to his client.
Agong commits to protect wellbeing of rural people, indigenous Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR (March 11): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has pledged that the government will continue to improve the wellbeing of the rural population, the indigenous peoples of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as the Orang Asli community through a comprehensive approach.
Rumbia Residence coming up on last residential plot in Bandar Sri Permaisuri
KUALA LUMPUR: The last residential plot in the mature Bandar Sri Permaisuri township in Kuala Lumpur is being developed into the Ari Permaisuri high-rise residential development with a gross development value of RM450 million.
Malaysia among the top five most unsafe countries for women in Asia Pacific - study
PETALING JAYA (March 5): A study has ranked Malaysia as the 10th safest country for women out of 14 countries in the Asia Pacific region in 2018.
