News by BERNAMA

The Penang government has resolved the relocation issue for over 50 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) staff affected by the Penang International Airport expansion project.

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd is targeting a daily average of 200,000 Light Rail Transit (LRT) users on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line by the end of 2024.

Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will take legal action against the developer and site owner of a hotel project allegedly responsible for disruptions to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) operations between the Masjid Jamek and Bandaraya stations here, including seeking compensation of RM38 million.

The development of Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP3) showcases Penang’s great success in the industrial sector, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Starting Aug 1 this year, Malaysians using the Shuttle Tebrau train service will enjoy a one-way fare of RM5 from JB (Johor Bahru) Sentral to Woodlands, Singapore, and vice versa.

Leasing activity for prime logistics warehouses particularly for the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru and Penang remained resilient, with expected rental growth in 2024, despite external headwinds and challenges.

The Ipoh City Council (MBI) will hold discussions with representatives of the Perak chapter of the Malaysian Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) following MBI's decision to allow Airbnb and homestay services to operate in order to meet the city's accommodation needs.

PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) and the Malaysian Highway Authority (Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia or LLM) have agreed to simplify the process of developing and growing the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the PLUS highway, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

The Penang state government is continuing its reclamation work on the 930-hectare man-made Silicon Island as planned until a court decision is made on the suit filed by seven fishermen and two non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is developing three industrial parks in the state involving a total investment of RM3.2 billion, including for infrastructure development, in a bid to stimulate the industrial sector’s growth.