Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (June 5, 2025)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (June 5, 2025)
Perak seeking more federal funds for industrial, REE sector growth
LUMUT: The Perak government is requesting increased federal assistance to boost infrastructure and industrial growth, especially in key industrial zones and the rare earth element (REE) sector.
MRL sets up Islamic commercial papers, MTN programme of up to RM10.21bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has established Islamic Commercial Papers and Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme of up to RM10.21 billion in nominal value, with an option to issue Sustainable and Development Goals (SDG) Sukuk, marking the first for a Government Guaranteed Sukuk and another first for the transport industry.
‘Rail industry needs more talents’
KUALA LUMPUR: The country needs more homegrown talent to support the rapid development of the railway sector following government approval for seven projects that will add another 1,030km of tracks to the network, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic).
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (April 27, 2025)
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Tengku Zafrul: BRI Involvement strengthens Malaysia-China economic partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's decision to confirm its involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it one of the first in ASEAN to do so, has further cemented the economic partnership between the country and China, according to Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Construction sector off to a strong start in 1Q25
PETALING JAYA: The local construction sector's prospects remain robust, supported by job flows from mega infrastructure development, new data centre builds and cheaper material costs.
Rail sector will need talent pool of at least 100,000 for new approved projects, says Dr Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: The country needs a high number of homegrown talent to support the rapid development of the railway sector following government approval for seven projects that will add another 1,030km of tracks to the network, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Malaysia and China ink 14 MOUs
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China have exchanged 14 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) through which both countries will share expertise and best practices, and collaborate in various fields.
Zambry: IPT programmes due for review
KUALA LUMPUR: Several programmes at institutions of higher learning (IPT) need to be reviewed to get them in line with recent technological developments, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (May 29, 2024)
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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (June 3, 2024)
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Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Saturday (Feb 17, 2024)
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Railway industry training programme adds value to M'sia-China joint train project
KUALA LUMPUR: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Malaysia's mega rail project jointly constructed with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), will bring multiple benefits to the country upon completion, including the upskilling of local talents in the railway industry.
Plans to improve local rail industry under way, NRCOE rebranded as MRDC, says MOT
KUALA LUMPUR: Plans are being drafted to improve the rail industry, which will include a procurement policy that will prioritise quality and qualified local companies to undertake projects, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Pansar eyes key role in state development
Group planning to play active part in state projects
Could China-US rivalry go off the rails in Africa over a resourceful train route?
The US and China are in a race to secure greater access to Africa’s vast mineral reserves with an infrastructure push by land and sea
KKIP Aerospace starts training programme for aviation technicians
KOTA KINABALU: KKIP Aerospace Sdn Bhd has started training future aircraft technicians at its aerospace training centre ahead of the eventual return of normalcy of the travel and aviation industries.
Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (April 10, 2022)
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Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Saturday (April 23, 2022)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (April 23, 2022)
