News by BERNAMA

The Penang government is ready to act as a facilitator over the land lease extension for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's (KL:MSM) sugar refinery in Perai near here that currently operates on leased land owned by Railway Assets Corporation (RAC).

The Penang government has gazetted new land tax rates effective from Jan 1 next year, involving nearly 370,000 land titles across the state, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the royal decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, regarding the historical significance, future development, and direction of Kampung Baru.

The Urban Renewal Bill is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat for the second reading on Oct 6, after being postponed on Aug 27, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), once seen as future concepts, are now becoming a reality as Malaysia paves the way for smart cities grounded in Madani principles, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the development of smart cities in Malaysia must be driven by local expertise using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Malay community in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, ensuring they will not be sidelined in any future redevelopment plans for the historic enclave.

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has decreed that the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur must be handled carefully and wisely, with utmost respect and priority placed on the interests of the Malays.

Police arrested eight male gang members belonging to Geng Musang and Geng Jep Gambang who are believed to be involved in stealing and purchasing East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project cables, which resulted in estimated losses of over RM825,000.

AmBank Group will provide financing facilities to Armani Hallson KLCC Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Armani Group, for the development of Phase 1 of the Armani Hallson KLCC residential project in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.