Malaysia, Singapore to finalise RTS Link border laws by June 30—deputy minister
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to finalise their respective domestic laws governing the cross-border operations of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link by June 30.
MACC chief says in midst of exchanging info with UK SFO over IJM’s RM2.5b overseas investments
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is collaborating with the United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in an ongoing investigation involving IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) over financial transactions and overseas investments amounting to approximately RM2.5 billion.
ECRL operations to require 2,000 general and specialist workers—Transport Ministry
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry.
No postponement of data centre investments due to water supply constraints—Miti
As of January 2026, no data centre investment in Malaysia had been deferred, was at risk of being deferred or might potentially be transferred to another country due to water supply constraints, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
Malaysian Bar says HIMS does not replace legal safeguards in home purchases
The Malaysian Bar stressed that the Housing Integrated Management System (HIMS) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government does not govern or replace the legal stages of a housing transaction.
Wait for university study before deciding on KL mayoral polls, says Nga
"Once it is ready, we will present it to the Cabinet for discussion to determine the best approach."
JS-SEZ investment blueprint, master plan to be launched March 30 in Johor Bahru
The decision was made following discussions with his Singaporean counterpart and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.js
PNB yet to decide on Sunway's offer for IJM Corp stake
Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has yet to decide on Sunway Bhd’s (KL:SUNWAY) voluntary general offer (VGO) to acquire its shares in IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) and will assess the offer based on commercial considerations, including the investment returns based on IJM’s intrinsic and future value, the cash consideration and the estimated future value of swap shares offered.
Housing minister sees domestic property transactions topping RM250b in 2026
Malaysia’s property market continues to grow at a steady pace, with the total transaction value expected to exceed RM250 billion this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Loke backs call for heavier penalties against cable thieves
Harsher penalties should be imposed on thieves who steal public transport cables, as such acts are not merely crimes but constitute sabotage against public order, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
