Nazir repeats call for deliberative platform to work alongside existing democratic processes for Malaysia’s reset

KUALA LUMPUR : Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak has reiterated his call for a new deliberative … More

MPs request access to data on development projects

KUALA LUMPUR : Several Members of Parliament (MPs) have requested to be given access to data from certain agencies, for … More

Dewan Rakyat passes 12th Malaysia Plan by voice vote

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): The Dewan Rakyat passed the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 without amendment on Thursday, after four days … More

GLC, GLIC roles need to be re-evaluated, not compete with private sector, says Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR : The roles of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) need to be re-evaluated so that … More

Malaysia’s 5-Year Plan Sets Its Sights on High-Income Status by 2025

The new PM’s plan focuses on raising income and reining in pollution. Can it be achieved or is it a … More

Sustainability, economic goals in 12th Malaysia Plan require further consideration and planning: Experts

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced a series of targets for Malaysia to achieve in its … More

Weak fiscal position behind muted 12MP prospects for construction sector

OUTLOOK of the construction sector looks subdued as lack of details on the prospects of new mega project roll-outs in … More

Political elites sabotaged development, says Amanah’s Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The stability brought by the political understanding (MoU) between the government and opposition is vital to keep the … More

Opposition Leader urges govt to postpone mega projects, focus on public health needs

KUALA LUMPUR : The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) should focus on efforts to provide for the needs of the people … More

Rafidah slams ‘unrealistic’ 12MP targets

PETALING JAYA: Former federal minister Rafidah Aziz has dismissed the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), saying its targets are unrealistic, akin … More

Highlights of PM Ismail Sabri’s speech when tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan

KUALA LUMPUR : Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s speech when tabling the 12th … More

Highlights of the 12th Malaysia Plan

KUALA LUMPUR : The following are the highlights of the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP), themed “Resetting the economy; strengthening … More

Selangor to re-gazette Kuala Langat forest reserve, development plan is off

This follows widespread criticism of the de-gazettement. Following widespread criticism, the Selangor government has changed its mind and will no … More

Corruption drives up costs, almost 15pct in property development – study

The study says the costs were then absorbed by buyers down the supply chain. A new study found that corruption … More

Govt still bent on selling Subang airport ‘soon’ in ‘insensitive’ move: unions

Move will only render WCT owner richer at the expense of workers, taxpayers, says spokesman KUALA LUMPUR : A coalition … More

MAHB submits detailed Subang Airport regeneration plan to govt

KUALA LUMPUR (June 21): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has submitted a comprehensive strategic long-term development plan for the Sultan Abdul … More

Merdeka 118 tower safely tops out

KUALA LUMPUR : PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PMVSB) marked a major milestone in the construction of its highly-anticipated Merdeka … More

Plans to develop Phu Quoc into Vietnam’s new ‘jewel’

HANOI: Developers on Phu Quoc – an idyllic island in the Gulf of Thailand, off the coast of Cambodia and … More

Qatar pledges $500m for Gaza reconstruction

Qatar’s foreign minister says funds will go towards reconstruction following Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Qatar has pledged $500m to reconstruction … More