BY DANIEL KHOOBanks told to have effective whistle-blowing policyPETALING JAYA: In the wake of lapses in controls in some banks, Bank Negara has introduced guidelines that effectively compel banks to enhance their governance and put in place an effective whistle-blowing policy.As part of the...

BY JOSEPH CHINKUALA LUMPUR: Blue chips managed to recoup part of their losses early Thursday while the broader market was firmer with retail buying interest seen in lower liners including DRB-Hicom as sentiment was boosted by a rebound in crude oil prices.At 9.43am, the KLCI was up 4.65 points or...

KUALA LUMPUR: LBS Bina Group Bhd, through new subsidiary Seloka Sinaran Sdn Bhd (SSSB), will develop an integrated township on 638.2 acres in Dengkil, Selangor.In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, LBS Bina said its unit LBS Bina Holdings Sdn Bhd had acquired 5% equity interest in SSSB for RM3.9mil,...

By MAK KUM SHIKuala Lumpur's leading commercial, shopping and entertainment hub will continue to prosper.Aerial view of artist’s impression for Bukit Bintang City Centre.THE Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur has seen rapid growth over several decades. Unique synergy between different economic...

BY SHALINI RAVINDRANThe first floor will house about 28 lots of food and beverage stalls.The Air Panas Community Centre in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, will finally open its doors at the end of the month, eight years after its construction was announced by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).The project, which...

The Johor Baru Urban Forest Park where the homeless are now found taking shelter.JOHOR BARU: Homeless people taking refuge at the Johor Baru Urban Forest Park here are causing inconvenience to the public, especially those coming to the park every morning to exercise.The recreational park which is...

BY YEE XIANG YUNTee signing a plaque during Amerin Hotel’s official launch while Lim (left) and D’Impian Tropika Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Tan Gek Choon (in pink) look on.JOHOR BARU: After opening a hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur last year, property developer Capital Trend Asia Sdn...

BY THEAN LEE CHENG and ZUNAIRA SAIEEDPETALING JAYA: Klang Valley’s second mass rapid transit line, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Aug 26, will not be impacted in the event of a global economic downturn, said Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd director for strategic communications and...

BY YUEN MEIKENGPETALING JAYA: The Government has finalised details of the proposed tariff structure to increase sewe­rage services charges which will be revealed at “the right time”.The quantum of the increase is still in the works but Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry...

BY Viknesh Ashley ClarenceVisitors checking out the new project Alila 2 at the booth of Hunza Group in Gurney Paragon Mall during the StarProperty.my Fair 2016. STARPROPERTY.MY organises a variety of property fairs to constantly keep the public familiarised with the property industry.During...