
Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny
The bill aims to control the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, tobacco substitute products and smoking devices,
Mon Jun 12 2023

Are guns illegal in Canada? Key questions answered
Canada introduces a legislation to implement a national freeze on the sale and purchase of handguns as part of a gun control package.
Wed Jun 01 2022

Police detain couple over fraudulent sale of felines on social media
Sabah police have uncovered a scam syndicate following the arrest of a couple in connection with the fraudulent sale and purchase of felines through social media involving losses totalling RM11,000.
Sat Apr 23 2022

Johor police arrest eight individuals allegedly involved in sale of fake vaccination certs
Johor Police have arrested eight individuals including three workers of a private clinic in Johor Bahru on alleged involvement in the sale and purchase of fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Wed Jan 19 2022

A virtual house has sold for US$500,000
An artist has designed a house on Mars. This virtual home was put up for sale and purchased in cryptocurrency for $500,000 as an NFT virtual property deed.
Sat Mar 20 2021

Budget 2021 proposes stamp duty exemption for purchase of first house worth up to RM500,000
The exemption is applicable for the sale and purchase agreement on purchases that are completed from Jan 1, 2021 until Dec 31, 2025.
Fri Nov 06 2020

MACC arrests two including a 'Datuk' on suspicion of forging S&P agreements for condo units in Penang
Both of them were believed to be involved in forging S&P agreements by using 20 names as buyers of condominium units in Batu Feringghi.
Fri Jun 16 2017

Chowrasta market finally reopens
Lim Guan Eng said the renovations would help to create a cheerful atmosphere and facilitate the sale and purchase of goods at the market.
Sat Jan 07 2017

FELDA's deal will not affect settlers, acquisition at favourable value
The deal is a stand-alone investment with its own financing, while the US$505.4 million (RM2.26 billion) value is favourable with recent transactions involving an Indonesian palm oil company.
Sun Dec 25 2016

Ranhill's unit to sell 60% stake in RWHK for RM167m
The payment shall be settled entirely via cash and both companies will enter into a sale and purchase agreement within 30 days from the date of signing the term sheet.
Thu Sep 01 2016

1MDB to sell 60 percent stake in Bandar Malaysia to consortium for RM7.41 billion
1MDB inked a share sale and purchase agreement to sell a 60 per cent stake in Bandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd for RM7.41 billion to IWH-CREC Sdn Bhd consortium.
Thu Dec 31 2015

1MDB to cut debts by RM17 bln with CGN agreement
The Finance Ministry said this was achieved following the share sale and purchase agreement signed with CGN for the sale of 1MDB's 100 per cent ownership in Edra's energy assets on Nov 23 this year.
Thu Dec 03 2015

1MDB to finalise bids for Edra, Bandar Malaysia by mid-November
The strategic investment company was in the process of negotiating the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with the three final bidders for Edra Global Energy.
Sat Oct 31 2015

RM40 million to settle compensation issues with Plaza Rakyat lot buyers
Profit Consortium Sdn Bhd has been appointed to revive the project and is expected to enter the sale and purchase agreement with Kuala Lumpur City Hall next month.
Thu Oct 29 2015

TNB to buy 1MDB stake in Jimah East Power for RM46.98 million
TNB has signed a share sale and purchase agreement with 1MDB to acquire 70 per cent stake in Jimah East Power Sdn Bhd for RM46.98 million.
Sat Jul 04 2015

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025