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JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 17): Data centre companies planning to develop facilities in Johor have been urged to invest in securing their own water sources to support their operations, including exploring the potential of groundwater, to reduce pressure on the public water supply system.

JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 16): The Johor State Government will ensure that all development and strategic investments, including large-scale projects in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), will not compromise the basic needs of residents, particularly electricity and water supply, which remain a top priority.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): A bill to facilitate border control arrangements for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be tabled in Parliament next month, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (pictured) said.

GEORGE TOWN (Jan 12): Penang is entering a new phase of public transportation as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), will begin gradually replacing ageing Rapid Penang buses with electric vehicles (EVs) starting this year.

The master plan would provide a clear and structured guide for investors while coordinating development across the zone also known as the JS-SEZ, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

The study found that commuters do not reject public transport outright, nor does the problem amount to system failure.

The research firm said this structural shift from quantity to quality in data centre growth will make projects bigger, more capital-intensive and more valuable, benefitting hyperscale-grade experienced developers and contractors.

Looking ahead, the group said it remains optimistic on opportunities in the rail and infrastructure sector.

This toll discount is given to Class 1 vehicles (Class 2 on the Penang Bridge) at all toll plazas except the Sultan Iskandar Building Toll Plaza, North-South Expressway (PLUS), and Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza, Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway (Linkedua).

The trend of increasing cable theft cases is becoming more pronounced when 41 cases were recorded in 2024, while 69 cases have been recorded so far this year, which is an increase of 68%.