News by BERNAMA

The installation of the 400-kilometre East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) track from Maran, Pahang to Kota Bharu, Kelantan has been completed two and a half months ahead of schedule, according to Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak.

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain replacement project is still in the multi-phase testing stage and does not yet have a confirmed completion date, said Transport Minister Anthony Lok

Higher wages for civil servants and the introduction of a higher minimum wage remained key factors in catalysing demand and raising affordability for properties across the country this year, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd.

Terengganu's Infrastructure, Utilities, and Rural Development Committee Chairman, Hanafiah Mat, has revealed that the state needs over RM2.4 billion to build breakwaters to address escalating coastal erosion.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has hinted at plans to introduce a tax rate of up to 100% on properties bought by non-European Union citizens or non-residents of Spain, reported Xinhua quoting an El País report Tuesday.   

Aiman Athirah Sabu said that 441 of these projects had secured the CCC.

The project, transferred from KPKT's housing planning division to the National Housing Department, marks a significant milestone for residents who had been living in temporary accommodations in Taman Permata, Dengkil.

The Pan-Island Link 1 (PIL1) is a vital infrastructure project aimed at supporting Penang’s long-term urban planning goals, addressing traffic congestion, and improving connectivity across the island.

Malaysia’s property market is poised to grow in 2025 with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and enhanced connectivity with key regions across the country well-positioned to attract local and international investors, paving the way for long-term growth, Knight Frank Malaysia said.

The Johor government welcomes international health and medical industry players who wish to invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), thus making the sector a key contributor to the state’s economy.