News about infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cargo service has the potential to replace about 79 lorries for every train trip, helping to ease road congestion and reduce the risk of accidents involving heavy vehicles.

PETALING JAYA (July 21): Malaysia’s government cloud backbone is becoming an increasingly important layer of digital infrastructure supporting smart-city initiatives, planning systems and public service delivery — including areas linked to land administration, housing and construction approvals.

KUANTAN (July 21): The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is projected to generate RM80 billion to RM90 billion in cumulative value added contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2047.

SEREMBAN (July 21): The construction project for the new Seremban Sentral railway station, which will become an integrated modern transport hub in the city, has reached 35% progress so far and is expected to be completed by March next year.

PETALING JAYA (July 17): CPE Technology Bhd’s joint venture (JV) with Japan-based Kanekita Co Ltd is expected to require an initial capital injection of RM2 million to RM3 million for site preparation and construction-related setup works as it prepares to commence semiconductor-related manufacturing activities.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 8): The second wave of the data centre boom is here in Malaysia, said Kenanga Investment Bank, coming just as roll-outs of public infrastructure projects slowed.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 3): The Madani Government will seek an audience with the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, to provide further clarification on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line, following the ruler's remarks on the project's cost and delays on Wednesday (July 1).

KLANG (June 28): The LRT3 Shah Alam Line will offer free rides for one month starting tomorrow (Monday) until July 31, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KOTA KINABALU (June 24): Project delays, especially the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway, not only escalate construction costs but also delay the economic and social benefits intended for the people, Sabah inspector general of projects Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said.

PETALING JAYA (June 22): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has channelled RM1.