Dismantle majoritarianism and build trust to make democratisation work — Projek Sama

Dismantle majoritarianism and build trust to make democratisation work — Projek Sama

MAY 9 — On the sixth anniversary of the historic 14th general election (GE14), Project Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama) congratulates Malaysians for ending one of the world’s longest electoral one-party states in 2018. Achievements besides disillusions and frustrations Projek Sama empathises with Malaysians who feel disillusioned and frustrated with broken election promises … Read more

Build networks in university for job readiness, DPM Fadillah advises undergraduates

Build networks in university for job readiness, DPM Fadillah advises undergraduates

SHAH ALAM, April 30 — Undergraduates should use their time in university to create networks, especially in building connections that can be beneficial when entering the workforce. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that these extensive networks can be utilised after graduating from university to seek employment in various fields. “Some may venture … Read more

PM Anwar gives green light for Sarawak to build cancer centre in Kota Samarahan

PM Anwar gives green light for Sarawak to build cancer centre in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN, March 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave the green light to the state government’s request to set up a Sarawak cancer centre here at a meeting with Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg and other state ministers this afternoon. He said the construction of the cancer centre to be … Read more

Deputy premier: Sarawak govt studying proposal to build railway linking Bintulu Port to Nusantara

Deputy premier: Sarawak govt studying proposal to build railway linking Bintulu Port to Nusantara

KUCHING, March 24 — The government is studying a proposal to build a railway linking Bintulu Port to the new capital of Indonesia, Nusantara, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said Bintulu Port’s strategic location in Borneo could facilitate the movement of goods from Sarawak to Indonesia using a shorter travel … Read more

No plans to build new airport in Sabah, says transport minister

No plans to build new airport in Sabah, says transport minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The federal government has no plans to build a new airport in Sabah, according to Minister of Transport Anthony Loke. Instead, he said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is now focusing on making optimal use of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) since the construction of a new airport would … Read more

Melaka plans to build nine new telecoms towers this year, says exco

Melaka plans to build nine new telecoms towers this year, says exco

ALOR GAJAH, March 8 — As many as nine new telecommunications towers are being planned to be built in Melaka under the Universal Service Provision (PPS) of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) this year. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan said that the state government has asked … Read more

Kedah to build more high-rise homes for urban poor, says MB

Kedah to build more high-rise homes for urban poor, says MB

ALOR SETAR, March 6 — The Kedah state government will construct more high-rise homes for low-income residents in urban areas as part of efforts to address the insufficient housing problem in the state. Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said they will be concentrated in major towns such as Alor Setar, Kubang … Read more

Sarawak premier: State govt to build wave breakers along Kemena river estuary

Sarawak premier: State govt to build wave breakers along Kemena river estuary

BINTULU, Feb 18 — The Sarawak government has in its future plan to build wave breakers along the Kemena river estuary, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said this in response to a query by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, on the siltation issue in the … Read more

Housing Ministry aims to build 50 public recreational parks nationwide each year

Housing Ministry aims to build 50 public recreational parks nationwide each year

IPOH, Feb 13 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) aims to build at least 50 public recreational parks each year nationwide. Its Minister, Ng Kor Ming said they will allocate about RM500,000 for each park. “This is to increase the number of recreational parks to create a more comfortable and safer green environment … Read more

Perak Water Board to upgrade water pumps, build water tanks in Pulau Pangkor 

Perak Water Board to upgrade water pumps, build water tanks in Pulau Pangkor 

LUMUT, Feb 12 — The Perak Water Board (LAP) is in the process of upgrading pump houses and building water storage tanks to ensure smooth water supply in Pulau Pangkor, state Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said. Upgrading work will commence in April, while the water tanks … Read more