KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 – There will be a traffic diversion for vehicles from Shah Alam, Damansara and Petaling Jaya on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) towards the Jalan Duta Toll Plaza starting Monday (April 27) until April 29. In a statement from Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (PLUS) on Thursday,
PERMATANG PAUH, April 25 – PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail had toned down the threat of internal sabotage among Pakatan Rakyat allies in the Permatang Pauh by-election. When asked by reporters whether there were any attempt to sabotage her campaigns, she said: “Tak, alhamdulillah (No, thank God).”
GEORGETOWN, April 25 – In tune with the mall’s celebration of Green Gratitude month, Straits Quay Retail Marina organised Think Green Go Green, in collaboration with Penang Green Council (PGC), today. The event marks the highlight of the two month celebration, Green Gratitude. Aimed to create awareness among Penangites, YB Chow
BANDUNG, April 24 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Friday participated in the Historical Walk, the highlight of the 60th Asian-African Conference Commemoration (AACC) and 10th Asian African Strategic Partnership, held here. Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor were at the frontline together with Indonesian President Joko
GEORGETOWN, April 24 – As dance enthusiasts from around the world celebrate the World Dance Day, this marks another milestone in Penang’s cultural dance development with the official launch of Pertubuhan Tarian Euphoria Pulau Pinang at St. Jo’s, Gurney Paragon Mall. Led by Aida Redza, a professional artist who possesses vast
GEORGETOWN, April 24 – Penang’s Pakatan Rakyat-led (PR) government will cost Penang additional money this year because of added expenses to state infrastructure works after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and this also would be the first supplementary budget to be tabled under his rule, Lim Guan Eng said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced today that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members will retain their right to withdraw their savings at the age of 55. He said the EPF would ensure that any new enhancement would only apply to new contributions if
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he does not feel lonely when so many respected international bodies, individuals and institutions have confirmed their belief in Malaysia’s success. These bodies have also honoured Malaysia by rating it so highly. “I dont feel lonely at all.
BANDUNG, April 23 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrived here Thursday for a two-day working visit to attend the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Asia-Africa Conference and 10th anniversary of the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership. The special aircraft carrying Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor
PUTRAJAYA, April 23 – The government has decided that the hotel and restaurant industry can impose service charge as practised previously, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad. However, he said only hotels or restaurants with collective agreements (CA) with workers unions or as
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – The two-day 26th ASEAN Summit, which kicks off here this Sunday (April 26), will focus among others on the progress made towards establishing the ASEAN Community by the end of 2015 and charting the next course to propel the regional grouping to greater heights. The
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members’ consultation exercise announced on Monday has received encouraging response. In a statement in Kuala Lumpur, the EPF said more than 30,000 had provided their feedback as at 1 pm on Wednesday, in an online survey via myEPF website (www.kwsp.gov.my). The
JAKARTA, April 22 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said Malaysia will continue to play a role in making countries in the continent of Asia and Africa to be more united. “We will continue to play a role in supporting any form of forum, dialogue and
GEORGETOWN, April 22 – Six by-election campaign enforcement teams will assist in monitoring the Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election process, says Penang Election Commission (EC) acting director, Azizal Ahmad. He said each team would have five members comprising a team leader, policeman, Seberang Perai Municipal Council representative and representatives of the parties
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 – 2015 will be a historical year for both ASEAN and the regional grouping’s chairman Malaysia, as the world will be witnessing the establishment of ASEAN Community by year’s end. “All eyes will be on Malaysia when the countdown for the integrated ASEAN begins,” said Malaysia’s Foreign
GEORGETOWN, April 22 – Eco World Development Group Berhad [EcoWorld] today accepted a letter of award from the Penang Development Corporation to develop 450 acres of land situated at Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai into a mixed development project including an 18-hole golf course. To be known as Eco Marina,
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – Fifty young ASEAN delegates from leading ASEAN universities are participating in the three-day CIMB ASEAN Young Leaders Programme 2015 to learn and play a role in protecting and preserving ASEAN’s rich heritage. CIMB Foundation chief executive officer (CEO) Raja Noorma Othman said this would be
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – RAM Ratings has viewed RHB Capital Bhd’s proposed corporate restructuring as a proactive move in light of the impending changes in Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) regulations. The BNM discussion paper, Capital Adequacy Framework for Financial Holding Companies (Banking Groups), issued last October, requires financial holding companies
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – The contra lane heading to Putrajaya and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) at the Sungai Besi Highway from kilometre 5.3 to kilometre 3.8 will be closed from April 27 (Monday) to May 3 (Sunday). According to a statement issued Tuesday by the highway concessionaire Besraya (M)
PERMATANG PAUH, April 23 – Secretary UMNO which a part of Permatang Pauh, Suhaimi Sabudin announced as a candidate representing the BN in the by-election on May 7. Suhaimi who have academic qualifications from Universiti Sains Malaysia. He is also a member of UMNO branch of Guar Jering. Barisan Nasional announcement was made by
