Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to become President of the Philippines and Sara Duterte, the daughter of the current President, Rodrigo Duterte, is set to become Vice President. Foreign investors are expected to resort to a wait-and-see approach since the President-elect has not made his economic policies clear. The Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high … [Read more...] about What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
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Water at Selangor rivers surging above dangerous levels
PETALING JAYA: The water at four rivers in Selangor have exceeded dangerous levels, namely Sungai Klang, Sungai Batang Kali and Sungai Tengi di Hulu Selangor as well as Sungai Langat in Kuala Langat. Bernama TV also said on Facebook that water levels are continuing to rise at these rivers. Meanwhile, about 120 victims are believed to be affected by flash foods in the … [Read more...] about Water at Selangor rivers surging above dangerous levels
Twenty Kg Baru Ampang residents shocked to discover land acquired by third parties
PETALING JAYA: About 20 residents living in Kampung Baru Ampang were shocked when they found out that the land they have been legally occupying for decades had been claimed by third parties. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said they had been occupying the land on leasehold titles or temporary occupation licence (TOL). "Many of … [Read more...] about Twenty Kg Baru Ampang residents shocked to discover land acquired by third parties
Licences finally given to Brickfields’ elderly traders
DBKL also assures them that there will be no more talk of relocation Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has finally issued trading licences to seven elderly traders operating in Little India, Brickfields, whose stalls were seized in a pre-dawn raid five years ago. That seizure had kicked off a long-drawn bureaucratic struggle to get back their trading spots of 40 years. With … [Read more...] about Licences finally given to Brickfields’ elderly traders
Gunung Suku water surge caused by heavy rainfall, says Forestry Dept
IPOH: The sudden surge of water and soil from a stream that swept away two hikers at Gunung Suku in Simpang Pulai on Sunday (May 15) is believed to be the result of heavy rainfall. Perak Forestry Department director Datuk Mohamed Zin Yusop said it had rained heavily prior to the pre-dawn incident. "We have also checked and found that no logging licence was issued in the … [Read more...] about Gunung Suku water surge caused by heavy rainfall, says Forestry Dept