MRL not discounting proposed ECRL extension to Thai border after KTMB revival
“Hopefully, it would be part of the Pan Asian [Railway] (from Kunming, China, to Singapore).
ECRL trains to be delivered in phases from October
"The first EMU (electric multiple unit) needs to undergo 8,000km of testing, while the subsequent batch requires 5,000km of testing.
Ecobuilt CEO Lim Chin Yen resigns after four months
Lim is succeeded by Fong Tuck Yong, 52, effective June 20.
Advancecon initiates adjudication over ECRL project works payment dispute
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Thursday, the civil engineering group said its wholly owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, is seeking RM15.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to open first voco hotel in Malaysia next year
The 321-room voco Kuching is located a 15-minute drive from Kuching city centre and five minutes from Kuching International Airport.
Construction outlook brighter in 2H with roll-out of big-ticket projects, SST impact minimal—CIMB Securities
The research firm, which noted that the sector had just reported a set of steady results for the first quarter, is expecting the pace of job awards to gather momentum ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan that is set to be tabled in July.
Guocoland faces RM5.5 mil impact after arbitration loss to contractor
The arbitration was brought against the subsidiary, GLM Emerald Hills (Cheras) Sdn Bhd (GLM EHills), by Barisan Performa Sdn Bhd, a company contracted to undertake site clearance, earthworks, and other preparatory work on a parcel of land before the contract was terminated.
International Green Build Conference 2025 will see largest participation of 800
REHDA Institute and GreenRE will be investing RM100,000 to sponsor key students and academics from over 10 Malaysian universities to nurture a new generation of leaders in sustainability and green development.
Six business groups urge govt to delay SST expansion, warn of inflation and job losses
They specifically highlighted the proposed 8% tax on commercial rental and leasing services, deeming its timing "gravely misguided".
Malaysian retailers urge MOF to waive or defer SST on commercial rentals
"Defer the SST on rentals until after Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to preserve industry stability and support tourism-linked growth.
