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The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which spans Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor, has reached an overall progress rate of 82.45% as of April, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said.

Ooi said the research firm is observing early signs of renewed cross-border investor interest in Malaysia, particularly among those reassessing Southeast Asia’s growth potential.

Three federal ministries will play key roles in the construction of a new bridge connecting Malaysia and Thailand, particularly across Sungai Golok, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

The Works Ministry will work closely with all relevant stakeholders to solve the delays affecting the Maju Expressway extension (MEX II) project, said its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Malaysians have reacted positively after Merdeka 118, the second tallest tower in the world, located in Kuala Lumpur was featured in Marvel Studios’ latest superhero film Thunderbolts in its premiere showing in Malaysian cinemas on Thursday.

The government plans to introduce a direct cargo rail service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to enhance trade between Malaysia and Thailand, while supporting deeper Asean economic integration.

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has proposed that the government formulate a National Action Plan on Labour Quarters to address the shortage of proper accommodation for workers, especially in key industrial areas and logistics hubs across the country.

A total of RM46 million has been allocated for the repair of homes and public infrastructure affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

The Ideal Property Group has dismissed allegations circulating on social media claiming the investigation and arrest of its group executive chairman in connection with the authorities' investigation into the scam linked to MBI International Group.

A total of 65 Orang Asli from the Jakun tribe succeeded in setting aside a court order issued in 2023 regarding the sale of 57 condominium units at Lanai Gurney, Keramat, which belonged to the Linggiu Valley Orang Asli (Jakuns) Trust Fund.