NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A consortium, comprising Malaysian company, Scomi Engineering Bhd and its co-partner Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T), is believed to be the successful bidder for th

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Thursday assured hawkers and petty traders that they will be given due attention for further development like that given to th

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said the government would announce a 'pleasant surprise' for Malaysians when the 2009 Budget is tabled on Aug 29.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Risk factors and lack of marketing strategies are among the reasons why commercial banks are reluctant to give out loans for agro-based projects, said Agro Bank ch

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Due to its popularity, the Merdeka Millennium 12-hour Endurance Race (MME) this year will record its highest participation since its inception in 2000.

RAYONG (Thailand), Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The world's largest car
manufacturer, General Motors Corp (GM), is ready to re-start

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Banks and financial institutions must be more open and be positive on the prospects of the agriculture sector in disbursing loans as it promises lucrative, says an

By Muna Khalid

DUBAI, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- In efforts to meet its increasing water
requirements, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to build 68 dams in the next five years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The prospective Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat should avoid engaging in "character assassination" as such tactic will no