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Alibaba president among 17 Goldman directors charged over 1MDB

Alibaba president among 17 Goldman directors charged over 1MDB

AG says charges were brought under section of Capital Markets and Services Act, which holds senior executives responsible for offences. 

Gov't plans to extend licence for Lynas - sources

Gov't plans to extend licence for Lynas - sources

Precise duration of licence extension for rare earths producer hasn't been finalised yet, sources tell Reuters. 

Lynas confident on licence renewal as expiry looms

Lynas confident on licence renewal as expiry looms

The company's Malaysia managing director says it complies with every law, and auditors from the Atomic Energy Licensing Board are "very satisfied".

M'sia seizes US$240m from Chinese state firm's bank account: paper

M'sia seizes US$240m from Chinese state firm's bank account: paper

The seizure comes nearly a year after it suspended two pipeline projects on which CPP was the lead contractor.

EU risks 'trade war' with M'sia over palm oil - Dr M

EU risks 'trade war' with M'sia over palm oil - Dr M

EU's policies to reduce palm oil use are protectionist and 'grossly unfair', says premier. 

Bauxite mining to be kept on hold amid environmental impact studies

Bauxite mining to be kept on hold amid environmental impact studies

Bauxite miners must conduct EIAs before receiving licenses to restart operations, says Xavier Jayakumar. 

Defying China, Malaysia releases Uighur detainees

Defying China, Malaysia releases Uighur detainees

The move is likely to strain ties with China...

CIMB expects flurry of M&A deals as gov’t eyes stake sales

CIMB expects flurry of M&A deals as gov’t eyes stake sales

The government looks to pare down direct ownership in companies to raise funds.

Gov't could extend tax breaks for key foreign investors - Dr M

Gov't could extend tax breaks for key foreign investors - Dr M

Provided if companies promise to create better-paid jobs for Malaysians, says PM.

Gov’t may seek more revenue from Petronas as oil price rises

Gov’t may seek more revenue from Petronas as oil price rises

Harapan administration could lean on oil company to offset shortfall from scrapping of GST.

Ahead of GE14, ‘Russian’ bots flood Twitter with pro-BN messages

Ahead of GE14, ‘Russian’ bots flood Twitter with pro-BN messages

GE14 | Umno info chief Ahmad Maslan says he did not know who was behind the bot activity.

Boat with 70 Rohingyas leaves Myanmar for M'sia - sources

Boat with 70 Rohingyas leaves Myanmar for M'sia - sources

The boat should arrive in M'sian waters within next week, says human rights group. 

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

Refugees to be allowed in on humanitarian grounds and handed over to Immigration Dep't. 

Alibaba to take on KL's traffic in first foreign project

Alibaba to take on KL's traffic in first foreign project

It plans to make live traffic predictions and recommendations to increase traffic efficiency.

M’sian makeover: At 92, Mahathir seeks to be PM again

M’sian makeover: At 92, Mahathir seeks to be PM again

Prospective oldest PM in the world will need to lure in undecided youth to topple Najib.

Sarawak to take 10pct stake in Petronas LNG facility

Sarawak to take 10pct stake in Petronas LNG facility

The state government signs a term sheet with Petronas for an equity participation in LNG Train 9.

Hardline preacher finds refuge in Malaysia as politicised Islam grows

Hardline preacher finds refuge in Malaysia as politicised Islam grows

Banned in the UK, preacher has permanent residency in Malaysia despite protests by minority groups.

Petronas is looking to sell some Canadian assets, says adviser

Petronas is looking to sell some Canadian assets, says adviser

The potential sale marks a further retreat by Petronas in Canada.

China, M'sia break ground on RM55b Belt and Road rail project

China, M'sia break ground on RM55b Belt and Road rail project

The planned 688km rail connects the South China Sea with strategic shipping routes of the Straits of Malacca in the west.

Suhakam disturbed over more than 600 deaths in custody

Suhakam disturbed over more than 600 deaths in custody

Suhakam said deaths mostly stemmed from diseases in all prisons and detention centres.

‘More than 100 died in immigration detention camps in two years’

‘More than 100 died in immigration detention camps in two years’

This is according to documents from the National Human Rights Commission reviewed by Reuters.

Malaysia says talks on with N Korea for return of nine

Malaysia says talks on with N Korea for return of nine

DPM says the main priority is the safety of the nine Malaysians who are in Pyongyang.

Petronas says Rapid project remains on track after Aramco’s snub

Petronas says Rapid project remains on track after Aramco’s snub

The facility was currently 54pct complete and on track to become operational in 2019.

Cops: M’sian communities in denial after major paedophile case

Cops: M’sian communities in denial after major paedophile case

Most of the families in the communities where he lived are declining counselling, they say.