ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 12 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is likely to be developed in Iskandar Malaysia and Pengerang, covering an area of 3,505 square kilometres, involving the local authorities of Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri, Kulai, Pasir Gudang and Kota Tinggi, stated Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz. A total of 16 economic sectors … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed confidence that the nation’s economic landscape will significantly improve if civil servants are efficient and swift in carrying out their duties. Anwar, who is also finance minister, stressed that if civil servants adhere to these principles in their daily tasks, Malaysia will attract … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project is poised to significantly improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and bolster economic and tourism sectors while aligning with the Silicon Island initiative to establish Penang as a top destination for high-tech investors. State executive councillor for infrastructure, transport and digital, Zairil … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, March 31 — The proposed Trans Borneo Railway project linking Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan in Indonesia will be an economic catalyst to the Borneo region, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said once materialised the project will be impactful to enhance people-to-people connectivity and boosting the economy in the … Read more
IPOH, March 25 — Three mega projects have the capacity to elevate Perak to be among the major states buttressing national economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Expressing his confidence, Anwar said that these three projects — the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjung Malim, Lumut Maritime Industrial City (Lumic), and … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A total of 74 resolutions and 150 programmes outlined by 10 Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB) 2024 Groups were finalised during the Performance and Implementation Management Committee Meeting (Steering Committee) today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who also chairs the steering committee, said that these resolutions and programmes … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) joint agreement between Malaysia and Singapore is expected to be inked by the end of this year, according to the Economy Ministry. The agreement will be signed by the prime ministers of both countries during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat later this year, it … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang assured that the ministry will ensure the implementation of various national science, technology and innovation initiatives are on the right track and in line with current economic developments. Chang said that this included drawing up a number of roadmaps for technology … Read more
JULAU, March 10 — Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien has plans to take various approaches for the growth of economic development in Julau. According to Sng, handicrafts nowadays are increasingly popular and have a relatively high market and demand, both domestically and internationally. “Our party has plans for the community in this area, … Read more
ALOR SETAR, March 5 — The Kedah government is committed to building a land bridge in Sanglang, Kubang Pasu district, in preparation for global economic challenges by 2040. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said meetings have been held and the government plans to approve the construction of a port in Sanglang, connecting … Read more
