HSR project: Not the end of the line

The KL-Singapore high speed rail plan may be revived when Malaysia is ready for it.

Blessing in disguise

ON new years’ eve last year, Malaysia finally allowed the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project to be automatically terminated as both sides could not come to an agreement on certain changes that were requested by Malaysia.

Top U.N. officials urge U.S. to revoke blacklisting of Yemen's Houthis, warn of famine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Three top United Nations officials all called on the United States on Thursday to revoke its decision to designate Yemen's Houthis a foreign terrorist organization, warning it would push the country into a large-scale famine and chill peace efforts.

Panasonic Malaysia’s cost-optimisation to augur well

PETALING JAYA: Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd’s (PMM) margins are likely to come under pressure in the second quarter of the year on the back of high raw material and operating costs due to stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Unisem to fully place out 21m shares by May 16 to meet public spread

KUALA LUMPUR: Unisem (M) Bhd intends to complete the placement of the remaining 21.07 million shares or a 2.9% stake by May 16 this year to meet the public shareholding spread.

Tariff review crucial for IWK to preserve environment and public health

EARLY December 2020, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat urged law enforcement authorities to up their ante and work tirelessly to combat environmental crime. This directive was issued following a series of river pollution cases in Selangor.

Towards a world-class sales and service tax

2021 is about the 3Es

Last week, this column highlighted five key elements that will dictate global markets and of course these global economic factors, which are universal, will also have an impact on the local economy in general and more specifically, the financial markets.

Tin on a roll as new year squeeze grips London market

LONDON: The tin market has started the new year with a bang.

The Week That Was

TOP Glove Corp Bhd said all of its 28 factories in Klang, Selangor have resumed operations with stricter adherence to health standards.