Whole-of-nation approach key to building sustainable cities—Nga
A whole-of-nation approach supported by strong cross-sector collaboration is vital in building sustainable cities, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Penang LRT construction to begin in January as planned, continue through festive seasons—exco
Construction work on the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, scheduled to begin in January 2026, will proceed as planned, including during the Chinese New Year celebration in February and Aidilfitri in March.
Rehda sets up ESG committee to drive sustainability in property sector
The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has established an environmental, social and governance (ESG) committee to strengthen the property industry’s sustainability agenda.
Selangor to provide local authority tax rebate for residential eco-friendly facilities—MB
Selangor will begin providing a local authority tax rebate for residents who have eco-friendly technology facilities in their homes, starting next year.
Undersea tunnel not abandoned, technical matters still being refined, says Penang CM
The state government has never described the Penang undersea tunnel as an abandoned project, but maintains that it remains active, with study work currently underway.
PPj president Fadlun appointed KL mayor effective Saturday
Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud has been appointed as Kuala Lumpur mayor effective Saturday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
KPKT crowned as 2025 National Development Award winner
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) was crowned the recipient of the National Development Award at the 2025 National Development Symposium and Awards (SPAPN) today.
Khazanah invested over RM4b in Desaru Coast, Legoland Malaysia—MOF
Khazanah Nasional Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd, has invested over RM4 billion in the development of Johor’s Desaru Coast and Legoland Malaysia Resort, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
Fitch unit sees Malaysia, Indonesia, India leading Asia’s data centre growth
Asia's data centre expansion will significantly increase power demand through 2028, with Malaysia, Indonesia and India identified as key growth markets in the region, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
Nanta says RM1.7 bil New Pantai Expressway extension project to ease KL congestion by 2029
The RM1.7 billion New Pantai Expressway Extension (NPE 2) project, which covers 6.4km along the main route or 15km in total, including directional ramps, connecting the Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza to Jalan Istana, is expected to be completed and operational by 2029.
