Beaufort-Sipitang road project showing steady progress, says Shahelmey
KOTA KINABALU: The long-awaited Beaufort–Sipitang road project is showing steady progress, with one phase targeted for completion in 2026 and another by 2027, says Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.
Only 2.8% of Works Ministry projects categorised as 'sick', says Nanta
BUTTERWORTH: Only 35 projects under the Works Ministry have been categorised as "sick", says its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 project to complete by mid-next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) project is expected to be completed by the middle of next year, according to the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Johor govt to haul up contractors if high-impact projects are delayed
JOHOR BARU: Contractors will have to answer to the Johor government if their high-impact projects, including flood mitigation works, face issues or delays in completion.
Pan Borneo Highway progress under constant watch, says Shahelmey
KOTA KINABALU: Work on the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sabah is progressing despite recent controversy surrounding the contractor, says state Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.
Perak MCA calls for audit of MyKiosk initiative
PUTRAJAYA: The National Audit Department should conduct audits of the MyKiosk initiative, says Perak MCA.
Penang State Museum and Art Gallery set to reopen by year-end
GEORGE TOWN: The over 100-year-old Penang State Museum and Art Gallery in Farquhar Street, currently undergoing major restoration, is set to reopen by the end of this year.
Fighting poverty and kick-starting delayed projects are top priority for Ewon
PUTATAN: Reducing poverty and ensuring the completion of some 400 delayed federal projects are Datuk Ewon Benedick's key priorities for Sabah.
Committee to be formed to monitor disbursement of Budget 2024, says Ahmad
PUTRAJAYA: A Budget Monitoring Committee will be established to ensure allocations under Budget 2024 are well-disbursed for the people’s benefit, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
Set up special unit to oversee Malaysia Plan projects in Sabah, says Ewon
KOTA KINABALU: A dedicated unit should be established to monitor and coordinate the implementation of Malaysia Plan projects in Sabah to prevent delays, says Datuk Ewon Benedick.
Nine Johor flood mitigation projects ongoing
NINE out of 11 flood mitigation projects approved by Federal Government in Johor are being implemented with one at pre-implementation stage.
Three-pronged slope monitoring approach
SELANGOR government’s Slope Risk Hazard Plan (PBRC) for roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department (JKR) is expected to be completed by 2025.
Pulau Konet gazetted as part of MEC project
MELAKA: Pulau Konet has been gazetted as part of the Melaka Energy Corridor (MEC) development project aimed at expanding the Telok Gong Industrial Area in Alor Gajah.
Vietnam PM orders relevant ministries, agencies expedite major transport projects' progress
HANOI: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered relevant ministries and agencies to focus on assessing the implementation of assigned tasks and to expedite the progress of major transport projects.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (April 22, 2025)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (April 22, 2025)
Govt monitoring 92 'sick' projects nationwide, says Mustapa
JELI: The government is monitoring 92 "sick" (problematic) projects nationwide - those that are delayed beyond two months or 20 per cent of their completion dates.
Tackle obstacles swiftly to overcome 'sick' project issue, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Agencies responsible for implementing development projects in Sabah must speed up their handling of any obstacles that arise, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Road upgrades planned for Tamparuli–Ranau stretch to reduce congestion
KOTA KINABALU: Plans are underway to upgrade the road along the Tamparuli–Ranau stretch to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly during festive and school holiday periods.
Sabah govt forms committee to handle, monitor flash floods, says Bung Moktar
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has formed a committee to handle and monitor flash floods in the state, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.
Penang reclamation project to protect Middle Bank marine sanctuary, says Chief Minister
GEORGE TOWN: The proposed land reclamation off Karpal Singh Drive and the rehabilitation of the adjacent Jelutong landfill will strictly avoid encroaching into the ecologically sensitive Middle Bank marine sanctuary, says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
