Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi clarified that the proposed expansion of KEJORA seeks to coordinate regional development rather than acquire land, citing the agency's 98.3% project success rate and strong community backing.
Traders and fishermen in Sungai Rengit are placing their hopes on the newly elected representative to address persistent infrastructure deficiencies and security concerns that have hampered their livelihoods for nearly a decade.
The nearly RM500 million expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport remains stalled pending resolution of land and site issues with the Sabah government, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah revealed in Parliament, despite funding already being approved.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the LRT3 Shah Alam Line on June 28, marking the completion of the 37.8-kilometre transit corridor spanning from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia with 20 stations.
Indonesia strengthens defence ties with France while arresting a Chinese fugitive, Myanmar pivots agriculture for export growth, the Philippines advances infrastructure projects, Singapore enhances road safety, and Vietnam unveils a century-long development vision.
Malaysia's government has instructed all ministry secretaries-general to fast-track implementation of over 40,000 small-scale development projects nationwide, with most achievable within three to six months.
Ipoh's Jalan Lahat will undergo a RM2.6 million resurfacing project starting July, targeting a nearly 4km stretch plagued by potholes and uneven surfaces. Work is expected to complete within three weeks.
Labuan has officially opened its upgraded Public Recreation Park following a RM495,382 investment, featuring modern facilities designed to encourage active lifestyles and strengthen community bonds among residents.
Selangor's Menteri Besar has instructed all local authorities to immediately assess public transport accessibility, pledging additional state funding to improve pedestrian infrastructure and address connectivity shortfalls.
Malaysia is investing RM25.2 million in solar-powered LED street lights across 32 high-risk highway locations, with 3,000 light poles to be installed by November 2025 under the MADANI Monitoring programme.
Malaysia's water services regulator is investigating a fatal incident at Saujana 1 water tower in Kuala Selangor on June 16, where a worker drowned. Initial findings suggest safety procedure breaches in confined-space entry protocols.
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Malaysia's Light Rail Transit 3 will commence operations on Monday, June 29, connecting Shah Alam and surrounding areas across a 37.8km stretch from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia in Selangor.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills passed during Parliament's recent session, spanning government procurement, immigration reform, and major infrastructure projects including the Johor Bahru-Singapore transit link.
Selangor's local government committee has initiated a comprehensive review of waste management guidelines, acknowledging that existing provisions allow for multiple interpretations that create operational confusion.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says Malaysia's transport strategy must evolve beyond building more highways, instead prioritising smarter, integrated networks connected to public transport systems.
A fatal scaffolding collapse in Thailand's Chiang Rai railway tunnel killed two workers and injured seven on Saturday evening. The incident occurred during waterproofing installation at the Doi Luang tunnel, part of a major regional rail project.
Johor's Umno division is pressing Putrajaya to cut through red tape and prioritise state infrastructure projects, backing Tunku Mahkota Ismail's calls for accelerated growth.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that diesel trains operating the Southern Shuttle service represent a stopgap solution as the ministry awaits delivery of new Electric Multiple Unit trains, with RM11-15 million in annual subsidies supporting the service.
Southeast Asian nations are pursuing ambitious diplomatic initiatives and infrastructure investments this week, from strengthened European partnerships to nuclear energy cooperation and major aviation expansion plans.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has signalled that the proposed Port Klang 3 project remains firmly on track, with construction potentially commencing later this year once outstanding land-related disputes with Selangor state authorities are finalised.
The Selangor State Government is resolving a land dispute that has held up development of Port Klang's third terminal on Carey Island. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said authorities aim to begin construction this year once the issue is settled.
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Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has appealed to the federal government to accelerate development of Johor Bahru's rapid transit system before the RTS Link commences operations, citing population growth and congestion concerns.
DAP Johor is pressing the state administration to publicly justify replacing the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project with an elevated automated transit system and to clarify financial implications.
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil Rajaji in Penang has received approval for an RM8 million new campus in Farlim, ending decades in cramped conditions. The developer-funded project aims to serve the school's 100 pupils with completion targeted for 2029.