Posts From Theleaders
Back to homepage
DBKL to introduce more contra-flow traffic lanes after successful run last July
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The government is looking to add more contra-flow lanes in high-traffic areas after seeing an ease in traffic flow following its previous implementation on three major roads. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Kuala Lumpur City
Read More
Malaysia, UK discuss need for mechanism to monitor third party litigation financing
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The need for a mechanism to monitor third party litigation financing was among the topics discussed during a bilateral discussion between Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said
Read More
Malaysia needs more free trade agreements in Asean region to boost domestic economy
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia is looking to increase the number of free trade agreements (FTA) that it has as they play a significant role in Malaysia’s economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul
Read More
PR1MA advised to reassess strategies for housing, commercial projects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) has been advised to review its strategies for housing and commercial development projects in response to current market conditions and needs, according to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) on the financial statements
Read More
Open payment system for public buses by this year
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Public bus users will soon be able to pay for their rides using other means, instead of only Touch ‘n Go. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said this idea was already in the pipeline although it
Read More
Govt approves RM50m to extend special bus lane, purchase Demand Response Transit vans
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — The government has approved and channelled an allocation of RM50 million for the expansion of special bus lanes and to purchase of 100 units of Demand Response Transit (DRT) vans in the Klang Valley starting September
Read More
Kedah to build more high-rise homes for urban poor
ALOR SETAR, March 6 — The Kedah state government will construct more high-rise homes for low-income residents in urban areas as part of efforts to address the insufficient housing problem in the state. Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi
Read More
Fahmi says no decision yet on reviewing media card validity period amid criticism
PETALING JAYA, March 6 — The government has not reached a decision on a proposal to review the validity period of accreditation cards for the press, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today amid some criticism that the move might stifle
Read More
‘Salam’ code word between Isa Samad and former political officer not meant for money
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — The Appeals Court today ruled that there was no credible evidence showing that there was a “salam” (greeting) code word between Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and his former special political officer, namely Muhammad Zahid
Read More
Prosecution in Isa Samad corruption trial presented two conflicting versions of case
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Court of Appeal today ruled that the prosecution in Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad’s corruption case involving RM3 million over the agency’s purchase of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites (MPHS) in Kuching, Sarawak
Read More