Infrastructure across Malaysia
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'Ali' robot trialled at Little India MRT station
A 1.27-metre robot named 'Ali' was trialled by the Land Transport Authority at Little India MRT station on the Downtown Line from Aug 31 to Sept 11. Tamil Murasu asked commuters for their views; some said it was useful for children and tourists but questioned its value for the elderly and general public.
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Madrid F1 circuit to be tweaked after drivers criticise overtaking
Organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix have told Formula 1 and the FIA they are ready to change the new Madring circuit near Madrid after drivers criticised it following its first race. Alex Albon called the race boring and Lando Norris said one section was useless, though team bosses praised the facility at the Ifema exhibition centre.
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Kabang Water Intake upgrade 94 pct done, 21-day push to finish
The Kabang Water Intake upgrading project in Papar, Sabah has reached 94 per cent physical completion, with a 21-day acceleration plan to finish critical works. The upgrade will raise capacity from nine million to 30 million litres a day, serving as an alternative raw water source for the Limbahau Water Treatment Plant and the Emergency Water Supply Scheme. Officials including Papar MP Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam inspected the site on Monday.
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Bintulu Port now under Sarawak jurisdiction from Sept 1
Bintulu Port officially moved under the Sarawak state government's jurisdiction effective 1 September 2026, after previously holding federal port status. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd told Bursa Malaysia the transition follows the enactment of Acts 858 and 859, with operations continuing under Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd via an interim agreement.
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Sarawak launches Sarawak-Brunei-Sabah cross-border guidebook
Sarawak's Ministry of Transport and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation launched a cross-border operational guidebook to ease the movement of goods and passengers between Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah. The launch was held alongside a two-day workshop in Kuching reviewing two BIMP-EAGA land transport MoUs. Sarawak Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin said the guidebook is a practical reference for operators on documents, permits and cross-border requirements.
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Abang Johari takes Sarawak's low-carbon energy agenda to Gastech 2026 in Bangkok
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg joined a closed-door Ministerial Roundtable at Gastech 2026, held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), to push Sarawak's low-carbon agenda and ASEAN Power Grid ambitions. He said feedback from Thailand and several African nations was encouraging, and that the talks helped align Sarawak's aspirations with its ASEAN partners on cross-border energy collaboration.
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NuEnergy to invest RM48.76m in 21MWp solar project on 49 government rooftops
NuEnergy Holdings Bhd will invest about RM48.76 million in rooftop solar photovoltaic facilities with a combined capacity of 21MWp across 49 government agency sites. Its subsidiary IL Energy will own the systems, while Armani Sinar accepted a letter of award on Sept 11 to act as strategic partner supplying modules and inverters. Completion is targeted for the second quarter of 2027, funded through internal funds and borrowings.
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Siburan district proposal revived, RM5mil for multipurpose hall
A proposal to elevate Siburan in Sarawak to a full district has been revived, more than 10 years after it was first raised, citing its strategic location and growing population and economy. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the Siburan area, including Tapah and Beratok, could become a satellite town for Kuching and Serian. He also said the Siburan Multipurpose Hall has received RM5 million from the Sarawak government for renovation, an occupancy permit and extra parking.
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Private vehicle inspection centre launched in Sungai Buloh
Transport Minister Anthony Loke launched the M.V.15 CARSOME Academy inspection centre in Sungai Buloh today. He said private inspection centres meeting JPJ standards can cut congestion and waiting times for vehicle ownership transfers to under 20 minutes. The government has also set a uniform price for M.V.15 inspections at all centres.
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Tanjung Pelepas Port hit by cyberattack, terminal operations suspended
Tanjung Pelepas Port in Johor suspended terminal operations after a cyberattack disrupted its systems on Sept 9. The port began a controlled resumption on Sept 10 and is conducting a clean sweep of its systems, while a ransomware group's claim remains unverified.
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New pickup plaza opens at Chennai airport's Terminal 1
A new pickup point plaza costing Rs22.88 crore has opened at Chennai International Airport's Terminal 1. India's civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated it by video link from Delhi on Sunday. Passengers now reach their vehicles 30 metres from the terminal instead of walking 600 metres.
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Sabah to standardise Road Safety Audit for road projects
Sabah is moving to strengthen and standardise its Road Safety Audit process so hazards are identified before road projects are completed and opened. The initiative was highlighted by Public Works Department Senior Traffic Engineer Rafael Arthur Mojolou at the Borneo Empowerment in Standards and Transformation 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu.
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Rural Miri residents welcome Sarawak's proposed development agency
Residents of rural and fringe Miri have welcomed the Sarawak government's proposal for a dedicated development agency for the area. They hope it will focus on roads, water, electricity, drainage, health facilities and business amenities in places such as Lambir.
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Slope erosion at KM263.6 near Menora Tunnel fixed, route reopened, says Perak exco
A slope erosion on the North-South Expressway southbound near KM263.6, close to the Menora Tunnel and the Meru-Ipoh Utara stretch, was covered with waterproof sheeting and the route reopened within 24 hours. Perak exco Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said PLUS and the Malaysian Highway Authority are monitoring the site and drafting long-term measures including slope reinforcement, steel netting, satellite monitoring and CCTV. Heavy rain of 65mm, above the usual 40mm, was blamed for the erosion.
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Sarawak village heads told to watch over KKDW solar LED lights
Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang asked community and village heads to monitor solar LED street lights under the KKDW Sejahtera Project to prevent theft and vandalism. She spoke at a handover event at Pusat Penjaja MPKS in Asajaya, Kota Samarahan, and said the programme will be expanded in stages to Baram, Ulu Rajang, Bario and Kapit.
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Perak proposes 24-hour CCTV to monitor Menora Tunnel slopes
The Perak government has proposed a 24-hour monitoring station with CCTV around the Menora Tunnel after a slope collapse last Friday. PLUS patrols and warning signs will be increased while early mitigation works continue pending a long-term fix.
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Sandakan Airport terminal upgrade to add boarding bridges, e-gates
Sandakan Airport is set for a terminal upgrade that will add two passenger boarding bridges, reconfigure the departure and arrival halls, improve air-conditioning and install e-gates at immigration counters. The works are expected to start early next year, with the Sandakan Tourism Association saying the improvements are timely for Visit Sabah Year 2027.
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Putrajaya approves RM1.46bil for eight Melaka flood mitigation projects
The federal government has approved eight flood mitigation projects in Melaka worth RM1.46 billion for 2021-2026, the state's Irrigation and Drainage Department said. Six are underway, with five due for completion by the fourth quarter of 2027 and one by 2030, while two remain in the design stage. Flood hotspots in the state have fallen from 157 in 2021 to 106 last year, and over 50,000 residents are expected to be protected once all projects are done.
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Warisan seeks full list of 14 Sabah mega projects allegedly cancelled
Warisan Supreme Council member Chen Ket Chuin is pressing the Federal Government to disclose the full list and value of 14 Sabah mega projects allegedly cancelled after funds were not channelled to the Rural and Regional Development Ministry. He said the allegation, reportedly raised at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, is serious because it involves rural roads, hospitals and schools. He also tied the issue to Sabah's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and the 40 per cent revenue entitlement.
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Abang Johari discusses petrochemical cooperation with Indorama in Bangkok
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg met top management of Indorama Ventures in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting is expected to open room for Sarawak to explore cooperation in the petrochemical and downstream industries. Indorama Ventures is a global petrochemical company producing PET, polyester and specialty chemicals.
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Road repair at Kampung Grait-Git collapse to start this week
Physical rehabilitation works on the collapsed roadside linking Kampung Grait and Kampung Git in Puncak Borneo are expected to begin this week or next, according to Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin. The project follows nearly a year of technical investigations after the September 2025 collapse, with JKR Kuching overseeing the repairs.
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Mida: data centre growth must build local supply chain value
At the Data Centre Nexus 2026 conference at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Mida chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's RM385.7 billion in data centre investments from 2021 to mid-2026 must translate into lasting gains for local businesses and SMEs. Panellists called for greater Malaysian participation in renewable energy and higher-value services rather than just supplying land, power and water.
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LSH gets early approval for RM1.75bil Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan highway
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (LSH) has received approval in principle to build the 8.2km Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Expressway (BSE), estimated to cost RM1.75 billion. The article questions whether toll revenue can cover operating costs and interest given the high per-kilometre cost, comparing it with the AKLEH highway. LSH is an experienced urban highway builder, suggesting it has a plan for the project.
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Orang Asli in Pos Gob want two iron bridges finished before monsoon
More than 1,000 Temiar Orang Asli residents of Pos Gob in Gua Musang say construction of two iron bridges on their main access road is behind schedule. The project began early this year and is due for completion next January, but residents fear the road will be muddy and damaged when the monsoon arrives. Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani said the complaint is being taken seriously and he met residents with the contractor.