Stephanie Jacob

G Gnanalingam - master of all trades

G Gnanalingam - master of all trades

KINIBIZ His success is down to taking the chances when they come.
Issues of economic concern in 2013

Issues of economic concern in 2013

KINIBIZ Rising house prices, high household debt and the narrowing of the current account surplus areas of concern this year, says the Economic Report.
GDP growth of 5 to 5.5pct forecast

GDP growth of 5 to 5.5pct forecast

NONEKINIBIZ This growth is expected on the back of strong fundamentals, growth in domestic demand, exports and Budget 2014 measures.
Budget 2014 a balancing act for Najib

Budget 2014 a balancing act for Najib

KINIBIZ We take a look at what Malaysians can expect at Najib Abdul Razak’s Budget 2014 announcement tomorrow.
Straits project a bridge too far?

Straits project a bridge too far?

kinibiz thumbnailKINIBIZ Funding the project will be a major issue, as either public or private investment will come with its own set of concerns.
Felda and FGV spend big on questionable assets

Felda and FGV spend big on questionable assets

KINIBIZ Both Felda and Felda Global Ventures Holding have been making acquisitions. However, questions are raised over the value of these.
TPPA - the sticking points

TPPA - the sticking points

KINIBIZ There is a wide range of conclusions out there about the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, that may or may not be accurate.
Is the secrecy on the TPPA really necessary?

Is the secrecy on the TPPA really necessary?

KINIBIZ Miti accepts that perhaps they haven't done a good enough job of explaining the positions that they and the gov't are taking over the matter.
Should we be afraid of the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

Should we be afraid of the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

KINIBIZ The TPP has been a magnet for criticism from a host of groups and organisations across all the participating nations.
HLIB: Many challenges ahead for Pos Malaysia

HLIB: Many challenges ahead for Pos Malaysia

KINIBIZ A Hong Leong Investment Bank report notes that negative impacts are likely as Pos Malaysia's earnings are closely tied to the price of crude oil.

Regaining trust after 'unfair and partially free' elections

Regaining trust after 'unfair and partially free' elections

NONE KINIBIZ How to ensure the GE outcome reflects the true will of the people and how BN’s failure to do so will further alienate the people.
Some things in the Penang project don't quite fit

Some things in the Penang project don't quite fit

NONE KINIBIZ CM Lim Guan Eng's view is simple - Penang can't be held to ransom by the federal gov't as the traffic situation worsens.
Penang tunnel has Guan Eng's political future at stake

Penang tunnel has Guan Eng's political future at stake

NONE KINIBIZ Whether or not the caretaker Penang CM's bold move on the traffic alleviation project pays off for him, remains to be seen.
Land-swap deal at heart of the Penang tunnel issue

Land-swap deal at heart of the Penang tunnel issue

KINIBIZ It is anticipated that all four parts of the Penang traffic alleviation project combined will cost the state around RM6.3bil.
For Guan Eng, all roads lead to criticism

For Guan Eng, all roads lead to criticism

KINIBIZ Increasingly, it has morphed into displeasure at the way that the Penang state government has responded to the criticism.
Is there light at the end of the Penang tunnel?

Is there light at the end of the Penang tunnel?

KINIBIZ To date, no comprehensive plan has emerged to relieve the issue of massive traffic jams that Penangites go through every day.
Malindo Air takes to Malaysian skies

Malindo Air takes to Malaysian skies

NONE KINIBIZ Malindo hopes to offer the cheap rates of a budget airline, together with the comforts of a full-service carrier.
The right step towards high-speed rail

The right step towards high-speed rail

NONE KINIBIZ None of the powers that be seem to want to give M’sians the full picture, but are keen to assure us that it is a piece of art.
Winners and losers of the KL-S'pore HSR link

Winners and losers of the KL-S'pore HSR link

KINIBIZ The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) link has been said to be a business and an investment opportunity.
How much will rail project cost and will it be feasible?

How much will rail project cost and will it be feasible?

bullet train KINIBIZ Embarking on a high-speed rail project is expensive and it's something M’sia has to be prepared for.
Mega rail link takes off without feasibility study

Mega rail link takes off without feasibility study

NONE KINIBIZ It's tough getting a comprehensive picture of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail link without a complete set of hard facts.
More questions than answers on high-speed rail

More questions than answers on high-speed rail

bullet train KINIBIZ The costly high speed rail project has not only been revived but endorsed by the two PMs. But is it really necessary?
Wages council meeting ends on a sour note

Wages council meeting ends on a sour note

KINIBIZ A meeting between business associations and the council ended unpleasantly after the reps of the associations walked out in protest.