Proposal on affordable homes for B40 submitted to gov't - Vincent Tan
The proposal, among others, included recommendations for the government to guarantee loans (for the B40 to own houses), 100 per cent financing as well as longer tenure of up to 60 years.
Thu Apr 29 2021
Mahathir clips Kit Siang's political wings - Tunku Abdul Aziz
It was weird that Kit Siang who was once highly vocal of Dr Mahathir regarding the multi-billion scandal had opted to remain silent.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Latest revelations on BMF, forex scandals put Mahathir in awkward position - Salleh
Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said the latest revelations regarding BMF and forex scandals have put Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a very awkward position.
Sat Jan 28 2017
Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh
Many countries declassified documents that are classified or under the OSA after 25, 35, or more years depending on the sensitivity of those documents while some remain classified forever.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Be haste in tracking down Jho Low
The seem to be similarities in the current 1MDB scandal and the Bumiputera Malaysia Finance (BMF) banking scandal in the early 1980's.
Thu Mar 12 2015
South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data
DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025
China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry
China is open to talks about the Dalai Lama's future if he abandons his separatist stance, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves
Seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed in stages, depending on current conditions, from midnight yesterday until Feb 14.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution
Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025
President Erdogan arrives in Malaysia, personally received by PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Malaysia to undertake a two-day official visit to the country.
Mon Feb 10 2025
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Cook Islands' PM is heading to China, seeking a partnership in national development, including infrastructure, trade, and the economy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737690501_palmoil.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent")
[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent
Malaysia's palm oil industry faces mounting environmental concerns, particularly regarding methane emissions from POME.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert
Ed Sheeran was singing and playing his guitar on a pavement in the centre of Bengaluru ahead of his concert.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs
According to Emmanuel Macron, the introduction of tariffs against the EU will lead to inflation and higher prices in the United States.
Mon Feb 10 2025