By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) — Interbank GIRO (IBG) transactions performed through the Internet banking platforms of commercial banks will be enhanced with a feature akin to post-dated cheques by Dec 31, 2014, said the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM). ABM E …

The market capitalisation of Mayban), the top Bursa Malaysia counter by market value, fell below RM80 billion for the first time in nearly three years. Maybank market cap hits 3-year low as shares dipwww.kinibiz.comThe market capitalisation of Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), the top Bursa Malaysia …

What happened to police probe on Umno delegates? An opposition MP and an NGO leader want to know the status of the investigations. What happened to police probe on Umno delegates?

SEREMBAN, Dec 16 (Bernama) — Several areas in Negeri Sembilan affected by a highly-allergenic weed locally known as ‘rumpai miang Mexico’ are reported to be under control, said State Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Committee chairman Datuk Hasim Rusdi. He said the three locatio …

MIC on warpath, with move to stop CWC meet Former Youth chief says CWC is not recognised, and so not authorised to call meeting. MIC on warpath, with move to stop CWC meet

PAS fumes at Langkawi beauty pageant 'Miss Tourism International' against Islamic image Kedah MB trying to project, it says. PAS fumes at Langkawi beauty pageant

KUCHING, Dec 16 (Bernama) — Harimau Malaya team manager Datuk Sudarsono Osman wants the players to learn from their mistakes which caused their defeat to Thailand in the group’s match of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 in Singapore. He said the Harimau Malaya team was leading twice against Thail …

Stop twisting our words, MCA tells Guan Eng The party blasts Penang CM for skewing its call on the use of ‘Allah’ by Christians. Stop twisting our words, MCA tells Guan Eng

More than half of China’s incremental oil demand over the next two years will be related to building emergency reserves. Hoarding to drive up China's oil demand for next 2 yearswww.kinibiz.comStrategic stockpiling will drive China’s crude demand as the world’s second largest oil consumer takes …

By Azizul Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) — The rising cost of living can be controlled by checking one’s personal lifestyle inflation, says Saving Plus Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Liew Ooi Hann. Saving Plus manages the financial product comparison and application portal, …

A controversial RM4.5 billion land deal by the Johor Sultan and other mega property developments linked to him caused ripples in Iskandar this year, prompting analysts to warn of their potentially dire effects on the project’s long-term growth. Are Johor Sultan’s land deals hurting Iskandar?www.kini …

Brent, the global benchmark, will slide to as low as US$ 50 (RM174.96) a barrel in 2015, according to the median in a Bloomberg survey of 17 analysts, down from the US$ 115.71 a barrel high for the year on June 19. Brent seen to fall to US$ 50 in 2015www.kinibiz.comBrent, the global benchmark, will …

AKPK’s Head of Department for Corporate Communications, Mohamad Khalil Jamaldin during the exclusive interview with BERNAMA recently. He said, AKPK welcomes the public to come forward and seek advice before they commit to take on a debt so that they are fully aware of their financial ability. …

Weed situation in Negri Sembilan under control The weed looks similar to the ‘ulam raja’ which was frequently served as a dish. Weed situation in Negri Sembilan under control

Pakatan MPs barred from entering UM chancellery They wanted to present a petition for lifting of sanctions on student activists. Pakatan MPs barred from entering UM chancellery