Author: Bernama

MRT Corp runs MRT3 open tender to transform construction sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) which is currently running open tender process for MRT3 Circle Line’s (MRT3) four main contract packages, with an approach that will transform the construction sector and rejuvenate the economy. The tender briefing for the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) package was

Export ban not the answer to consumer goods price hike

KOTA KINABALU: Banning exports is not the answer to consumer goods price hike in the Malaysia and it must not be seen as a long-term action to resolve the problem, said World Bank Group lead economist Dr Apurva Sanghi. He said although the move can put a (degree of) control

Labuan new ferry passenger fares start June 15

LABUAN: The new ferry boat passenger fares from Labuan to mainland Sabah will be implemented from June 15, said Labuan Holdings Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Mohammad Ridzuan Ibrahim. He said that Labuan Holdings Sdn Bhd as the Labuan International Ferry Terminal Management, implemented the move as ferry passenger fares

Indonesia Open 2022: All good to go

KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysian badminton players who were down with food poisoning in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week, had recovered from the illness. Such ‘calamity’ had indeed taken a toll on the country’s challenge in the recently concluded Indonesia Masters. Only national number one women’s doubles duo, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah made

PETRONAS, Microsoft expand strategic partnership with new renewable energy agreement

KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS and Microsoft today strengthened their strategic partnership through a new renewable energy agreement and collaboration to co-innovate digital solutions that will support PETRONAS’ decarbonisation efforts. PETRONAS’ subsidiary Amplus Solar entered into a long-term agreement with Microsoft for a 100MW solar project currently under development by Amplus Solar

Subway targets to open 30 branches

KUALA LUMPUR: Fast food chain Subway is targeting to open 30 branches in several locations in Peninsular Malaysia this year after signing an agreement with Pegacorn Sdn Bhd last May. According to Subway country director, Southeast Asia, Samad Shariff, the decision to open these new branches was based on data

Proton targets to sell 2,000 units of X70 per month

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd is targeting to sell about 2,000 units of the 2022 Proton X70, driven by overwhelming demand for the variant. Deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah said for production capacity amid chip supply issues, the national carmaker is aiming to produce around 3,000 units per month. “If

Puspakom: Cashless transactions from July 1

KUALA LUMPUR: All payment transactions for all types of vehicle inspections at Puspakom Sdn Bhd (Puspakom) will go cashless from July 1. Puspakom chief executive officer Shukor Ismail said the implementation of the cashless transaction would be enforced at all 54 checkpoints of the agency nationwide from that date. He said

Thank you fans, Ultras Malaya for your full support!

KUALA LUMPUR: National head coach Kim Pan Gon has praised the Malaysian football fans and Ultras Malaya in his team’s 3-1 win against Turkmenistan in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers Group E clash at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here, last night. He said the Harimau Malaya squad received

Semporna Alternative School helps minors overcome glue-sniffing habit

KUALA LUMPUR: “I want to eat, do colouring activities and learn how to read,” said nine-year-old Asri when asked about why he attended a rehabilitation class in Kampung Air Hujung Semporna, Sabah. Another student at the Semporna Alternatif School, Safirah, 13, said: “I sniffed glue due to its candy-like taste.