Negeri Sembilan to develop country’s first AI-powered halal hub, says MB
Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said a RM400 million regional halal distribution centre (RHDC) will be developed on a 5.
Works Ministry denies delays in Pan Borneo Highway project due to ‘kawtim’ practice
Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan: If the contractor does not maintain it properly, the Sabah Public Works Department (JKR) can appoint another contractor to maintain the road and (the maintenance cost) will be deducted from the cost awarded to the relevant contractor.
Ipoh Sentral expected to drive transformation with modern transport hub, smart city initiatives
The project is expected to generate between 8,000 and 9,000 jobs during construction and over 10,000 jobs upon completion, driving opportunities across construction, services, logistics and commerce.
US-based chipmaker AMD opens new Penang facility to strengthen AI, semiconductor capabilities
Located at GBS by the Sea, the 209,000 sq ft facility is designed to support more than 1,200 employees and features open workspaces alongside state-of-the-art engineering labs.
China-based Ferrotec's RM550m investment in Johor to generate RM600m annual exports
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said this mega investment not only strengthens Malaysia’s standing in high-technology component manufacturing but has also created 396 new job opportunities that can benefit the locals.
Trans-Borneo Railway feasibility study to conclude by 3Q2026—Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook noted that the study will include a detailed comparative analysis covering technical, commercial, socio-economic, operational, governance, and social benefit aspects.
Johor MB: 42 data centre projects worth RM164.4b greenlit as of 2Q
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said these projects are expected to create over 6,000 quality job opportunities and contribute 78.
Works Ministry seeking higher funding for infrastructure repairs in Budget 2026, says Nanta
Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the request is a core priority in the budget, which will be tabled in October.
West Ipoh Span Expressway concession given two years ago hasn’t started because conditions are still unmet, says Ahmad Maslan
He said the conditions include proving the funding source, submitting environmental, social and traffic impact assessment reports, and securing approvals from the state government and local councils.
Hauliers, stuck on existing roads, urge govt to resolve WCE Section 3 delay
Ongoing dispute surrounding a 300m stretch of land legally acquired by the government is preventing full connection of the highway.
