11 from Sarawak aim to be competent, competitive contractor entrepreneurs
BY JAMES WONG & IDA NADHIRAH KUCHING: Eleven Sarawakians have graduated from the Accelerator Programme for Construction Entrepreneurs (ACE), an initiative by the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). Conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MoF), the programme was aimed at nurturing a new cohort of skilled, high-quality, competent and competitive contractor […]
Impact of non-radioactive rare earth mining industry among focus of parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: The non-radioactive rare earth elements (NRREE) mining industry and the separation of powers of the Finance Ministry (MoF) are among the issues expected to be discussed at Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s website, during the question and answer session, Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) will inquire about the […]
Carbon pricing instrument study expected to completed next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s carbon pricing instrument study, led by the World Bank and Impact Malaysia, is expected to be completed in 2024. The outcome will help the government to decide whether to impose a carbon tax or establish an emissions trading scheme, said Shireen Jasmin Ali, director of industry Environmental, Social and Governance (i-ESG) division […]
MASwings’ takeover, proceed cautiously
Running an airline is like having a baby: fun to conceive, but hell to deliver – Collet E. Woolman (1889 – 1966), founder of US Delta Airlines. – Collet E. Woolman (1889 – 1966), founder of US Delta Airlines. WHEN I was sent to Bakun Dam on behalf of the bank to facilitate dam sales […]
Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged
The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol, as well as diesel, will remain unchanged from today (July 13) until July 19, according to the Finance Ministry (MOF). In a statement, the ministry informed that RON97 will continue to be priced at RM3.37 per litre, RON95 at RM2.05 per litre, and diesel at RM2.15 per […]
Petrol and diesel prices to remain unchanged until July 12
The prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol, as well as diesel, will remain unchanged starting today (July 6) until July 12, according to the Finance Ministry (MOF). In a statement, the ministry stated that RON97 will be maintained at RM3.37 per litre, RON95 at RM2.05 per litre, and diesel at RM2.15 per litre. “To protect […]
Parliament to discuss unclaimed money today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat, sitting for the third day today, will discuss, among other things, the amount of unclaimed money as of March 31, 2023, and proposals by the government to use the money for national development. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the question on the matter will be raised by […]
Ministry to reassess implementation of link road project
LIMBANG: The government through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) will reassess the implementation of the Sabah-Sarawak Link Road (SSLR) Phase 2 and 3 to enable the involvement of local contractors. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the current challenge is related to the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership […]
Petrol, Diesel prices unchanged for May 11-17 period
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged for the week from May 11 to 17. The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a statement today said that RON97 remains at RM3.35 per litre, RON95 (RM2.05 per litre) and diesel (RM2.15 per litre). “To protect consumers from […]
Manufacturing sector seen expanding faster at 4.4 pct
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is expected to expand by 4.4 per cent in 2023, faster than the official forecast of 3.9 per cent, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (Public IB). “In line with the potential expansion in residential- and non-residential-related construction activities, coupled with the continuation of several infrastructure projects, it is anticipated that […]
