Malaysia’s Construction Sector Grows By Over 20 Pct In 2Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The construction sector recorded a 20.2 per cent surge in work done value to RM38.9 billion in the second quarter (2Q) of 2024, spearheaded by the buoyant performance of the civil engineering and residential buildings sub-sectors.

The …

Nations must balance protecting territory, vulnerable in conflicts

MANILA: Countries must strike a critical balance between securing territorial integrity and protecting the vulnerable sectors from harm during armed conflicts, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said on Monday.

“An…

Maxis, Huawei Team Up For 5G-Advanced Joint Innovation Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Maxis and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have announced a strategic collaboration on a Joint Innovation Centre focused on the development of 5G-Advanced technology.

In a statement today, Maxis said the develop…

Family Wants Justice, Heavy Sentence For Those Responsible For Istiqomah’s Murder

JOHOR BAHRU, The family of Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi, 33, a woman teacher whose remains was found stuffed in a rubbish bin in Alor Gajah, Melaka, last December, wants justice and a fair punishment imposed on those responsible for her murder.

The victim’s…

Icon Offshore: Investigation Into Icon Amara Incident Currently Underway

KUALA LUMPUR, Icon Offshore Bhd said an investigation on the cause of the incident involving its vessel, Icon Amara, is currently underway, adding that it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities.

According to news reports, the explosion which…

Perak’s National Month Decoration Competition Offers Prizes Totalling RM36,000

IPOH, The Perak government, in collaboration with the Information Department (JaPen), is offering prizes totalling RM36,000 for this year’s Pertandingan Keceriaan Bulan Kebangsaan.

Perak JaPen director Yosri Abu Mahsin said the decoration competitio…

Friendshoring Via JS-SEZ May Elevate Malaysia, Singapore As Powerful Duo In Global Supply Chain Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has what it takes for Malaysia and the island-state to embrace and capitalise on friendshoring.

The partnership aims to enhance global supply chain resilience in the face of superpower…