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KLIA2 has been finally launched and there's been a lot of buzz ever since. It faced a tonne of trials and setbacks, but on 2 May 2014, the doors of the airport finally opened to the public, offering its services of an aero-bridge, state-of-the-art facilities and shopping areas. It's definitely a fancy...
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo said Monday they're working to remove a controversial ingredient from all their drinks, including Mountain Dew, Fanta and Powerade. The ingredient, called brominated vegetable oil, had been the target of petitions on Change.org by a Mississippi teenager who wanted it out of ...
SEPANG: Malaysia's new factory outlet park, the Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA, will start operations early next year, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) chairman Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah. The park, the largest factory outlet shopping mall in Southeast Asia with 25,000 sq. m. of...
It’s exactly a year today since the 13th general election (GE13). Time for a reality check. We hoped for change and reform when we went out to vote on May 5, 2013. Change didn’t happen then, but are we getting reform? Malaysia The answer to that is a categorical “no”. The basic reason is,...
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets crept cautiously higher on Tuesday after Wall Street notched up a late rally, but conviction was sorely lacking with Tokyo shut for a holiday and plenty of major events looming later in the week. Australian stocks rose 0.3 percent (.AXJO) ahead of what is expected...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government agencies that have been probing banks' hiring of children of powerful Chinese officials are expanding existing investigations in other industries across Asia to include hiring practices, four people familiar with the matter said. The Justice Department and the ...
When it comes to luxury real estate, a million dollars goes a lot farther in Monaco than it does in Dubai. According to the latest Wealth Report from real estate consulting firm Knight Frank, Monaco has the most expensive luxury real estate in the world, with $1 million buying just 15 square meters...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a telephone call on Tuesday that Washington would impose more sanctions on Russia if tensions did not de-escalate in eastern Ukraine, a senior U.S. official said. The official said Kerry talked to...
Like countless college students before them, the class of 2014 has little idea what to expect when they enter the working world. “Whether you know exactly where you’re heading or feel a bit lost,” writes Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in “Lean In For Graduates,” the latest edition of her popular...
KUALA LUMPUR (Apr 21): Will offshore oil gas service provider Alam Maritim Resources Bhd get the subcontract work from the RM10 billion Pan Malaysia offshore transportation and installation (TI) job?This is the question the oil and gas sector is asking after the Pan Malaysia TI job was...
Switzerland, known for its high standard of living and superb watchmaking prowess, may soon claim another superlative as the country with the highest minimum wage if labor advocates get their way in the face of fierce opposition from the business community. On May 18, Swiss voters will decide a...
In 1867, Russia sold the territory of Alaska to the U.S. for $7.2 million. A mere 50 years later, the Americans had earned that amount back 100 times over. How could the imperial officials have given up such a choice parcel? RBTH sorts out the muddled story of the sale of Alaska. Anchorage,...
Social networking sites were abuzz with tributes and messages of condolences and grief for DAP stalwart and prominent lawyer Karpal Singh, who was killed in a road accident Thursday morning. The 74-year-old died on the spot, as did his personal assistant C. Michael. His son Ramkarpal and the driver...
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has just completed a series of landmark reports that chronicle an update to the current state of consensus science on climate change. In a sentence, here’s what they found: On our current path, climate change could pose an irreversible, existential risk...
Construction on Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower, which will be one whopping, expense kilometer tall, is set to commence next week, according to local reports. The Kingdom tower will measure 3,280 feet when completed, which stretches 568 feet taller than the current Guinness World Record holder for...
Buying a car may be one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make, and the shopping process can take several months. If you really want to get the best price on your vehicle purchase and drive away with a reliable set of wheels, take some time to separate your emotions from the buying decision...
US Google Glass SAN FRANCISCO: Google will make its controversial Internet-linked Glass eyewear available for purchase for a limited time in the United States beginning on April 15. Anyone in the United States with $1,500 to spend on Glass will be...
KUALA LUMPUR (April 15): i-City developer I-Bhd today announced the development of two towers, one comprising hotels and residential service suites, and the other an office tower, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.2 billion.This was an enhancement of its original plan to build the mixed...
Air Asia will move to KLIA 2 KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group says it will move to KLIA2 by May 9 although there are still a few outstanding commercial issues. “We will be notifying all of our guests accordingly to ensure a smooth transition from the current LCC Terminal to KLIA2,” according to the...
The video game industry shows no signs of slowing down, especially after raking in US$66 billion with the recent release of the latest consoles being the Playstation 4 and XBox One. But just because it's a growing industry, it doesn't mean that game developers have it easy especially when hardcore...