Works Ministry seeking higher funding for infrastructure repairs in Budget 2026, says Nanta
The Works Ministry is seeking a higher allocation in Budget 2026 to upgrade the nation’s main infrastructure, particularly major highways and federal roads.
13MP construction projects will focus on use of modern technology—Amir Hamzah
Amir Hamzah said this approach is expected to accelerate project completion time, reduce wastage of building materials, and lower the overall construction cost.
Johor first state to adopt Tier 4 data centre tech, says MB
As of June 30, 2025, Johor Special Water (JSW) has received requests for alternative water supply totalling 136 million litres per day from data centres in the state.
Urban development must be balanced, sustainable and inclusive—deputy minister
Urban development in Malaysia must be inclusive and involve all stakeholders to ensure sustainability and community well-being, said Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu.
Malaysia's construction sector growth at 12.9% with work done worth RM43.9b in 2Q—official data
Malaysia’s construction sector maintained steady growth of 12.9%, with the value of work done reaching RM43.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025, following a 16.6% increase in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Miti to develop standards for steel use in buildings—Liew
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will work with the relevant agencies to establish standards for steel use in buildings, Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said on Saturday.
Budget 2026: Housing Ministry seeking additional allocation for infrastructure projects
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is seeking additional funds under Budget 2026 to double the implementation of new and upgraded public infrastructure projects, aiming for 10,000 projects annually.
Pahang plans 145 PR1MA projects to boost affordable housing access, says MB
The Pahang government has lined up 145 PR1MA housing projects to increase access to affordable and quality homes across the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
ECRL project on track to meet deadlines, Phase 1 to complete by December 2026, says MRL chairman
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 86.07% completion as of July, and is firmly on track to meet its targeted deadlines, according to Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chairman and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
MRL, CCCC ink supplementary agreement on ECRL connection to Westports, Northport
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has signed supplementary agreement 7 (SA7) with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project contractor for the connection from the last station at Jalan Kastam, Port Klang, to Westports and Northport (Section D).
