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Landlords reject bid to pin scam centres on them, say can't play detective for cops

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 -- A coalition of property owners and managers has pushed back against a proposal to hold landlords responsible if scam call centres operate on their premises, arguing that they... Read More


Penang's first Madani affordable housing project for new talents to launch in April, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The first Madani affordable housing project for new talents, known as Rumah Mampu Milik Bakat Baru Madani, in Penang will be officially launched at the end of April, according... Read More


Penang urges firms to step up for scholarship feeding them STEAM talent

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The state government is appealing for corporate sponsorship of the Penang Future Foundation (PFF) scholarship scheme that is at risk of running out of funds. Penang Chief Min... Read More


Works minister: Hari Raya toll discount coming, similar to Chinese New Year scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 -- A toll discount, similar to the one announced for last Chinese New Year, will be introduced for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Na... Read More


Kon Yeow: No rule that Penang governor must be local

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- There is no requirement in the Penang state constitution that the Yang di-Pertua Negeri must be from Penang, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the appointment of the... Read More


Penang seeks investors to develop international financial centre

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- Penang has initiated a request for expressions of interest (EOI) to establish a Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow... Read More


Anwar: Urban Renewal Act will protect property owners, not displace Malays and Bumiputeras

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- The perception that the Urban Renewal Act (URA) will cause Malays and Bumiputeras to lose their place in the city, or that the law prioritises developers, is incorrect. Prim... Read More


How a P2P financing platform is helping to transform SME financing in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- If you scan the business section of any publication these days, you will have come across the term "P2P lending" but what exactly is it? And why is it gaining traction as a f... Read More


Johor party leader: DAP not a religion, those labelling Syahredzan and Young Syefura as 'infidels' either ignorant or extremists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- DAP's Sheikh Omar Ali has urged critics against labelling fellow Malay party members Syahredzan Johan and Young Syefura Othman as "infidels" and "apostates" for their dedicat... Read More


Grab wins appeal as court annuls MyCC's RM86.77 million fine

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 -- The Court of Appeal (COA) has upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision to annul the RM86.77 million fine proposed by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) against Grab... Read More