Malaysia

In a Session Court hearing, it was told that Consortium Zenith-Beijing Urban Construction Group (CZBUCG) has been selected as the company to lead the Penang undersea tunnel and roads project worth RM6.3 billion after outscoring seven other companies in an open tender process after it had lobbied the Penang state government in 2011. The current section head of the Penang …

Sultan Muhammad V has advised his subjects to follow the National Recovery Plan order and settle in their home villages for the celebration of the Aidiladha and not to cross the state borders. Senior private secretary of Sultan Muhammad V, Datuk Nik Mohd Shafriman Nik Hassan believes that being not able to be with your parents in the middle of …

The Balik Pulau durian season is at its peak in Penang and durian sellers have thought of going online instead of only relying on their domestic market, they had taken their products in social media and sell them outside of the state. Considering the Covid-19 restrictions, put into place by the government that regulated cross-district and interstate travel this year, …

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s former research assistant has filed a lawsuit against him over alleged sexual assault that happened three years ago. The 28-year-old Muhammed Yusoff Rawther has filed the suit at the High Court through Messrs. Abd Halim Ushah & Associates. Related PostsA Call to Deal With Disappoinments Over Health Care DeficienciesPH demands for AG’s immediate termination for breach …

In a hearing at the Sessions Court, senior Penang government official was said to have received direction coming from Lim Guan Eng to meet with the representatives of Beijing Urban Construction Group Sdn Bhd (BUCG) when it lobbied for an undersea tunnel project. In his court statement, the current section head of the Penang State Economic Planning Unit (Transportation) Datuk …

A US citizen, 66, has escaped the gallows after the Federal Court has replaced his murder conviction with culpable homicide over the death of his ex-wife in a hotel five years ago. The Federal Court three-member bench chaired by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has authorized the appeal of the American citizen Gerald Wayne Mickelson to set aside …

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called for all the parties and political party leaders to put their efforts into helping the people who are heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic instead of politicking. He noted that as the Covid-19 confirmed cases are still on the rise, political parties should stand together in fighting against the pandemic. …

Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says that the current economy of the country is recovering and is expected to show better growth this year. He said that the rising global demand, the increased public and private sector spending, and the continued policy support highly contributed to this positive economic projection. Related PostsA Call for …

UMNO Youth chief Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that the reason behind his party withdrawing support from the Perikatan Nasional government is the failure of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration to fulfill all six conditions that PN had promised before UMNO allied with PN. He asserted that among the six conditions that UMNO had set prior to joining …

United States Ambassador Brian McFeeters says that US companies are still showing interest in investing to Penang and Malaysia but because of the country’s confusing regulatory climate, the companies have been discouraged to do so. He added that even before the Covid-19 pandemic brought about the health protocols, it has been the same case in Malaysia when it comes to …