Nine-province, US$95mil sanitation infrastructure project breaks ground
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Rural Development has officially launched a major construction and rehabilitation project which focuses on clean water supply and rural sanitation. The initiative, which targets nine provinces, has a total budget of more than US$95 million.
Temasek joins Microsoft, BlackRock and MGX to develop AI infrastructure
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Temasek has joined a consortium backed by Microsoft, BlackRock and tech investment company MGX to invest and expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to BlackRock's investor day presentation slides on Thursday.
Govt seeks foreign investors for seawall project
Foreign investors are invited for Indonesia's plan to build a US$80bil (RM338bil) seawall hundreds of kilometres long to prevent floods along the north coast of its most populous island Java, President Prabowo Subianto said.
Hartanah Kenyalang to ride on infrastructure jobs
PETALING JAYA: Kuching-based construction firm Hartanah Kenyalang Bhd, which debuted on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia yesterday, is eyeing a range of Sarawak infrastructure projects coming on the back of the state government's allocation of RM1bil under the state budget for the construction of roads and bridges.
Strong project pipeline to bolster MNHB
Phillip Capital Research expects MN Holdings Bhd (MNHB) to sustain its earnings growth momentum backed by its RM1.1bil order book and promising tender prospect.
UOB part of RM15bil Financing for data centre project in Johor-Singapore zone
KUALA LUMPUR: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB) announced its role as joint coordinator, mandated lead arranger, underwriter, and bookrunner in one of Southeast Asia's largest data centre financing deals.
Vertical schools in housing projects to help reduce transport costs, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The integration of a vertical school concept within the Rumah Bakat Madani housing project in Penang is expected to enhance student safety and ease the transportation cost burden on families, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Chinese firm to undertake Lao agriculture and forestry development project
VIENTIANE: The State Enterprise for Agricultural Service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shandong Hi-Speed Road & Bridge International Engineering Co, Ltd of China.
Feature: Chinese-built hydropower projects foster talent development in Cote d'Ivoire
by Xinhua writers Sun Yi, Zhang Jian
Lao govt prioritises key transport projects to boost regional connectivity
VIENTIANE: The Lao government will focus on key developmentsaimed at improving transportation infrastructure to enhance connectivity at the domestic, regional, and international levels, the Prime Minister has told the National Assembly recently.
Penang delegation off to Austria and Switzerland for cable car project updates and research
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is leading an official delegation to Switzerland and Austria from Tuesday to Monday (June 10 to 16) as part of efforts to advance the Penang Hill cable car project.
Laos to develop AI infrastructure with green energy
VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications will conduct a feasibility study for a project aimed at developing and delivering artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure services powered by green energy.
RM162bil in projects bring over 53,000 jobs to Johor
INVESTMENT projects have created more than 53,000 job opportunities in Johor between 2022 and 2024.
PETRONAS ramps up LNG projects to meet rising China demand
BEIJING: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) is accelerating efforts to strengthen its position as a reliable long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) partner to China by expanding domestic gas development and its global production portfolio, aimed at ensuring consistent and sustainable energy supply for one of the world's largest LNG importers.
Nga: Over RM6mil to go to 33 infrastructure projects in Tapah
TAPAH: More than RM6mil has been allocated for 33 development and public infrastructure projects for residents of Tapah, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic).
PETRONAS ramps up LNG projects to secure long-term supply for China
BEIJING: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is accelerating efforts to strengthen its position as a reliable long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) partner to China by expanding domestic gas development and its global production portfolio, aimed at ensuring consistent and sustainable energy supply for one of the world's largest LNG importers.
S'wak needs more skilled workers for infrastructure mega projects
KUCHING: Sarawak is facing a shortage of skilled workers, notably welders, owing to the many infrastructure projects being implemented in the state, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
Bank Islam Brunei unveils development project in support of 12th National Development Plan goals
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD) participated in the official launch ceremony of the 12th National Development Plan (RKN12) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
Vinachem updates Lao Deputy PM on potash mine project
HANOI: Senior executives from the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) reported on the progress of a major potash mining and processing project in Khammuan province to Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane on Tuesday (May 27).
‘13MP to guide five Sarawak sick projects’
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the five projects categorised as "sick projects" in Sarawak involving the Rural and Regional Development Ministry under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) and 12MP to be completed during the 13MP period.
