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On Selangor water firms, it's up to Putrajaya now

On Selangor water firms, it's up to Putrajaya now

KINIBIZ Is the dip in Puncak Niaga Holdings' stock warranted?
Selangor fails to consolidate water assets again

Selangor fails to consolidate water assets again

NONE KINIBIZ Selangor's RM9.65bil offer to take over its water sector hits the brick wall again, with Puncak Niaga and Gamuda declining.
Talam seeks RM324mil from Chua Tee Yong

Talam seeks RM324mil from Chua Tee Yong

NONE KINIBIZ Last year, Tee Yong hit the news when he accused Selangor of giving a RM392 million grant to property developer Talam.
Vincent Lee leaving Star Publications

Vincent Lee leaving Star Publications

KINIBIZ He is likely to step down as executive deputy chairperson of Star Publications, sources say.
How Syed Moktar became a millionaire by 30

How Syed Moktar became a millionaire by 30

KINIBIZ Did he rise from a humble Kedah kampong to one of the richest men in M'sia through 'hard work and dedication'?
The sprawling empire of Syed Mokhtar

The sprawling empire of Syed Mokhtar

KINIBIZ At its close on Friday, MMC Corp, Syed Mokhtar Albukhary’s flagship, had a market capitalisation of about RM8.22 billion.
Selangor water negotiations hit a snag?

Selangor water negotiations hit a snag?

KINIBIZ Negotiations to consolidate the water assets in Selangor are understood to have hit a snag, sources familiar with the sector told KiniBiz.
Tong's FZ news portal gets newspaper licence

Tong's FZ news portal gets newspaper licence

KINIBIZ FZ Sdn Bhd is understood to have secured a conditional licence, enabling it to publish a daily free newspaper, sources say. [VIDEO]
Nazifuddin not eyeing Eastland

Nazifuddin not eyeing Eastland

KINIBIZ Mohd Nazifuddin Najib, son of PM Najib Abdul Razak, says that he is not going to surface as a shareholder in Eastland Equities.
The Star's long and winding road ahead

The Star's long and winding road ahead

KINIBIZ Talk on the street has it that Star Publications (M) Bhd deputy executive chairperson Vincent Lee Fook Long's days are numbered.
Are the fortunes of The Star falling?

Are the fortunes of The Star falling?

KINIBIZ A former The Star journalist relates how in its heydays it was once a paper that reflected the people's defiance of Umno.

The Star, the early days

The Star, the early days

KINIBIZ In its first issue piece on Star Publications, KiniBiz looks at its flagship The Star - 'The People’s Paper', at how it started and finally, what happened.
What now for Bashir and MAHB?

What now for Bashir and MAHB?

KINIBIZ Some feel that Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's managing director should not be the only one to take the blame for the KLIA2 delay.
'AirAsia played a role in cost overruns and delays'

'AirAsia played a role in cost overruns and delays'

KINIBIZ AirAsia seems to be in a very powerful position to be able to spell out what MAHB can and cannot do, says an industry observer.
MBSB toeing the line?

MBSB toeing the line?

KINIBIZ Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) is understood to be in talks with Bank Negara Malaysia to give up its building society licence.
A huge RM43bil problem over non-bank lending

A huge RM43bil problem over non-bank lending

bank negara malaysia logo KINIBIZ Bank Negara Malaysia's Financial Stability and Systems Report 2012 shows issues which can get out of hand, if unchecked.
'Redberry not taking over The Malaysian Insider'

'Redberry not taking over The Malaysian Insider'

NONE KINIBIZ However, Siew Ka Wei declined to comment when asked if Redberry was perhaps looking at other methods of a takeover.
Is the post-election market rally real?

Is the post-election market rally real?

KINIBIZ The top gainers of the market rally are government-linked companies UEM Land Holdings Bhd and CIMB Group Holdings Bhd.
Master Builders seeks speedy implementation of projects

Master Builders seeks speedy implementation of projects

KINIBIZ There have been instances when the implementation of a project only took place a few years after it was announced, claim industry players.
Election play in the stock market

Election play in the stock market

stock market KINIBIZ Some stocks performed exceptionally well over the election period, and punters seek them out at every election.
KLCI to soften in run up to GE13

KLCI to soften in run up to GE13

stock market KINIBIZ On Wednesday, the benchmark FBM-KLCI tumbled 50 points prior to the announcement of the dissolution of parliament.
Why a need for 1MDB when Khazanah is there?

Why a need for 1MDB when Khazanah is there?

NONE KINIBIZ Perhaps, the only difference between both sides of the divide is the fate of 1MDB, TA Securities says in its report.
Chin sells down Xian Leng stake

Chin sells down Xian Leng stake

KINIBIZ Chin Seak Huat, who last year pushed for a probe on the company of Chua Soi Lek's brother, has ceased to be a substantial shareholder.
Will 1MDB's power acquisitions pay off?

Will 1MDB's power acquisitions pay off?

high tension power electrical tower KINIBIZ 1MDB has the market guessing which independent power producer (IPP) would be next on its list.