Don't be a tool for private interests, media told

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has cautioned the media against being used as a tool to promote private projects and interests – particularly when such projects have not been approved or even considered by the ministries or state governments.

In a statement to Malaysiakini last night, Lim said Putrajaya receives numerous proposals that claim to have financial backing worth tens or even hundreds of billions of ringgit...