Negeri Sembilan to develop country’s first AI-powered halal hub, says MB
Negeri Sembilan is set to become the first state in Malaysia to establish a halal hub powered by artificial intelligence (AI), said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Works Ministry denies delays in Pan Borneo Highway project due to ‘kawtim’ practice
The Ministry of Works (KKR) has denied that the delays in several ailing projects, including the Sabah Pan Borneo Expressway (LPB), were caused by the practice of kawtim or awarding contracts based on political grounds.
Megaprojects must incorporate culture, civilisation and new technology—PM
Megaprojects to be implemented in the country must incorporate culture, civilisation and new technology for the benefit of the nation and the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Ipoh Sentral: Priority for recreational park to open before commercial projects, says Loke
The developer of the Ipoh Sentral project site has been reminded to complete the construction of a recreational park first before developing any commercial projects.
Ireka, Ukay Forest ink JV agreement to undertake development and infrastructure works
Ireka Corporation Bhd (KL:IREKA) entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Ukay Forest Development Sdn Bhd (UFDSB), forming Ireka-Ukay Forest JV, to collaborate on the execution and management of selected development and infrastructure projects in Malaysia.
Ipoh Sentral expected to drive transformation with modern transport hub, smart city initiatives
The Ipoh Sentral project, anchored under the Perak Smart City 2030 Green Transport Agenda, is envisioned to transform Ipoh into a modern, sustainable and well-connected transport hub while safeguarding the city’s cultural heritage and strengthening community bonds.
KL Declaration to be submitted to Asean Summit, says Nga
The Kuala Lumpur Sustainable Declaration on Localising Asean Community Vision 2045 will be submitted to the 47th Asean Summit in October as an official input, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Businessman remanded in RM3.8 million Negeri Sembilan land deal probe
A businessman has been remanded for seven days by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false documents in a land sale transaction worth RM3.8 million in Mukim Lenggeng here in September 2022.
China-based Ferrotec's RM550m investment in Johor to generate RM600m annual exports
China-based high-technology semiconductor company Ferrotec’s RM550 million investment in Pasir Gudang, Johor, through subsidiary Ferrotec Power Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn Bhd has been realised and is expected to generate an annual export value of RM600 million.
Malaysia sees higher ESG adoption among property companies, says MBSB Investment Bank
Property companies in Malaysia have increased their adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, driven by growing concerns over such issues and reflecting their commitment to sustainability, said MBSB Investment Bank.
