THE following is my second press statement on the matter of improper ownership of low-cost flat units. My first press statement dated 24 Feb 2010 revealed that I had found several senior Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) staff owning low-cost apartment units. This was despite them drawing a salary of more than RM2,500 at the […]
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MyKad, the needy’s debit card
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 April 2009: The poor can now use their MyKad as a debit card under the welfare programme known as MyKasih. The programme, which launched its electronic payment system today, will distribute cash to recipients’ bank accounts which are linked to their MyKad. Those under the MyKasih programme can then shop and pay […]
CIMB urged to reconsider branch closures
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 April 2009: The National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) today called on CIMB Bank to reconsider its plans to close 60 of its branches as it would send a wrong signal to its employees and customers. NUBE Secretary-General, J Solomon, told Bernama that Bank Negara should also intervene and persuade CIMB Bank […]