Government-linked Sime Darby has bought a 30 per cent interest in Penang-based property developer E&O at a 60 per cent premium.
MRT: Bukit Bintang Central Station
Controversy has erupted over 20 lots in KL’s main shopping district, Bukit Bintang, to be acquired for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). Are transport planners hoping to reap a windfall from property development while entrenching a consumerist culture?
Penang property worries
More than a dozen years ago, Penang property prices were climbing and speculators were diving into the property market.
US army widow confronts Rumsfeld
The widow of a US military personnel who committed suicide after seven tours of duty in West Asia has confronted former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, “whose lies led my husband to join the military, and so many other soldiers”.
Australian High Court declares refugee swap deal invalid
A major bombshell from the Australian High Court: It’s not on to treat human beings as commodities that can be bartered, especially because Malaysia does not provide protection for the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers under its domestic or international law.
Melbourne “most liveable” city but …
Melbourne has overtaken Vancouver as the “most liveable” city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit – but does its survey take into account ecological sustainability and social inclusion?
Mega mall for Penang?
Another mall, this time a mega-mall, for Penang? A supermarket group may have plans to build a mega mall, estimated to be the size of Mid Valley Megamall, in Penang, a business weekly has reported.
Now Masterskill sues Jeyakumar
It’s been a tough couple of months for Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj.
Penang development “too property-centric”, warns MPPP councillor
An MPPP councillor has urged his fellow councillors to think about what sort of development they want for Penang.
Tajudin Ramli sues Malaysian Insider for RM200m
I see the Star – and broadcast media, I am told – has reported that former MAS chairman Tajudin Ramli is suing the Malaysian Insider, its CEO Jahabar Sadiq and journalist Shazwan Mustafa Kamal for RM200m.