News by Bernama

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) is set to introduce the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM), an initiative that enables the aggregation of residential rooftop space for renewable energy (RE) generation, supplying green electricity to local users.

The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for Selangor and Penang to adopt the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), making them the latest states to implement the law.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is studying documents concerning alleged misconduct by a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) advisory board member in relation to a RM4 million project, to determine if there are any criminal or misconduct issues.

Malaysia’s industrial sector is poised to sustain its growth this year, supported by strong government initiatives, infrastructure advancements, and emerging industrial parks integrating artificial intelligence (AI), according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming today presented the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) 2024 Performance Report Card to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The proposed construction of the East Coast Expressway 3 (LPT 3), estimated to cost RM9.8 billion, has yet to be finalised, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will submit a proposal to the government seeking an exemption for homestay and kampung stay operators from the upcoming electricity tariff hike, aiming to further boost the sector.

The 50% toll discount will be implemented during all festive seasons this year as a mechanism to replace the previous toll-free initiative by the government.

The overall progress of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, spanning four states — Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu and Selangor — has reached 78.5% as of last month, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

The establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has helped boost property sales in Johor, said State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.