Infrastructure across Malaysia
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Southern Score wins RM180mil Melaka hospital contract
Southern Score Builders Bhd has secured a RM180 million contract to build a hospital in Melaka, its largest single contract win of 2026. Apex Securities says the job gives the company strong revenue visibility and estimates about RM27 million in profit after tax over its duration, keeping a Buy call with a 78 sen target price.
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North-South Corridor enters toughest phase as hard rock and tight tunnels slow work
Singapore's North-South Corridor has entered its most technically demanding construction phase, with hard rock, groundwater and tight spaces slowing progress. At Novena, tunnelling passes within about 1m of the North-South Line, requiring smaller excavation sections and extra ground support. The 20km project includes an 8.8km viaduct and 12.3km tunnel, with the viaduct expected to open from 2027.
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Abang Johari: GPS must score high marks to keep developing Sarawak
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg told a PBB convention in Miri that GPS must perform well in the coming state election to continue the state's development agenda. He also said the Sarawak government has agreed in principle to set up a Miri Greater Agency to coordinate development in fringe and rural areas such as Lambir and Marudi.
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Hanifah continues Borneo Health Tour Series 4 in Limbang, Sarawak
Malaysia's Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib continued the Borneo Health Tour Series 4 in Limbang Division, Sarawak. She is scheduled to attend the handover of the completed Lawas Hospital project and visit Trusan, Lawas and Nanga Medamit health clinics, as well as inspect a proposed new site for the Nanga Medamit clinic.
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Data centre electricity use projected at 31 per cent by 2035
The Energy Commission projects data centres will account for 31 per cent of national electricity use by 2035, against 22 per cent for households and 25 per cent for commercial users. It says the rise will not affect supply to other consumers because generation capacity planning already accounts for the demand. As of July 2026, data centre usage stood at 57 per cent of the projected level.
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Shanghai Electric wins contract for Unit 3 of Sarawak Samalaju CCGT project
Shanghai Electric has secured the contract for Unit 3 of the Sarawak Samalaju Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Malaysia, its first overseas heavy-duty gas turbine order. The company will deliver a full EPC turnkey solution and a 25-year long-term service agreement, with all core components manufactured in-house.
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RM2 million upgrade of Malaysian Consulate in Medan completed
Upgrading works worth about RM2 million at the Malaysian Consulate General in Medan, Indonesia, have been fully completed. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the 2023-2025 project covered the consulate hall, roof, walls, fence, main staircase and fire suppression system. He hoped the improved facilities would support consulate operations and services for Malaysians in Medan.
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Sarawak plans land reclamation to expand Miri Port, says Abang Johari
The Sarawak government plans to expand Miri Port through land reclamation and engineering to overcome limited land space. Premier Abang Johari said at the opening of a PBB northern Sarawak meeting at Miri Indoor Stadium that reclamation must combine technology and hydrological studies to control silt and keep shipping channels deep. He said the expansion would boost berthing and trade and drive the regional economy.
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RM250,000 RTP allocation for new Nanga Selidi longhouse site in Kapit
A RM250,000 Rural Transformation Project allocation has been channelled to Nanga Selidi Longhouse in Kapit, Sarawak, to prepare a site for a new 23-door longhouse. Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai said the project aims to give the community better basic amenities and a more comfortable living environment, with site levelling to follow Public Works Department specifications.
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Works Ministry: Cameron Highlands bypass not yet built, flood link inaccurate
The Works Ministry says the Cameron Highlands Bypass is still at the design and assessment stage, with no physical construction on site, so claims linking it to recent flash floods are inaccurate. JKR said the flooding in Taman MARDI and Padang Awam in Tanah Rata hit secondary roads outside the project alignment, while a small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok was cleared under routine maintenance.
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Sarawak Premier: Sea reclamation technology key to expanding Miri Port
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said engineering technology for sea reclamation will be used to expand Miri Port's capacity. He said a knowledge-based approach covering hydrology and sediment movement allows development in sea-facing areas. He spoke at the opening of the PBB Sarawak Northern Zone Special Convention at Miri Indoor Stadium.
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Sarawak agrees in principle to set up Greater Miri Development Agency
The Sarawak government has agreed in principle to establish a Greater Miri Development Agency to coordinate development in Miri's outskirts, including Lambir, Marudi and interior areas. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this at the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention 2026 held at Miri Indoor Stadium. The proposed agency would follow the model of the Greater Kuching Development Agency.
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Marina Bridge in Miri to cut travel time to five minutes by 2029
Construction of the RM341.17 million Marina Bridge in Miri is in its early stages after work began in May 2026, with completion targeted for May 2029. The cable-stayed bridge will span about 650 metres and is expected to cut travel between Miri city and Kampung Pulau Melayu from 25 minutes to five. Deputy Minister Aidel Lariwoo said the project could become a new landmark and tourism draw for Miri.
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FDS helicopter crash in Long Lellang recalls past air tragedies
An Air Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crashed at Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak last Tuesday, killing a pilot and four Health Ministry staff. The incident has revived memories of previous air disasters in Malaysia, including the 1989 Nuri crash at Gunung Gerah that killed 21 people.
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Armizan: Sabah-Federal cooperation vital to fix infrastructure in Papar
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said stronger cooperation between the Sabah and Federal governments is needed to address infrastructure problems, especially road maintenance and upgrading. Speaking at a Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Tour event in Kampung Sekayan, Papar, he noted that several roads in Papar built 10 to 20 years ago now require repairs, and that rising costs and unpredictable weather including floods are worsening the situation.
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Ranau residents fear road works threaten water sources
Residents of several villages in Ranau, Sabah, are calling for an immediate inspection of suspected road construction and land-clearing at Bukit Hampuan, Mile 4, Jalan Mamut. They fear the activities could harm gravity-fed water sources and the Sungai Mansahaban catchment, risking muddy floods and erosion.
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Upgrade of Rumah Panjang John Chendang ruai in Sri Aman completed
The RM200,000 upgrade of the ruai at Rumah Panjang John Chendang in Sengkuang Ili, Undop, Sri Aman, funded under the 2023 Rural Transformation Project allocation, has been completed. Sri Aman MP Doris Sophia Brodie officiated at the handover yesterday and urged residents to stay united and support GPS.
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Sarawak Megalanes in Batu Kawa to be upgraded for 2027 SEA Games bowling
Sarawak will improve Sarawak Megalanes in Batu Kawa as the bowling venue for the 2027 SEA Games. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the works include upgrading facilities and signage, with a test tournament to check officials' readiness.
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Yii: RM19m spent on Pujut roads, drainage and lights since 2022
Miri mayor and Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii said about RM9.21 million went to resurfacing or upgrading 75 roads and over RM10.14 million to 97 drainage projects in Pujut between 2022 and 2025. Speaking at a PCDS 2030 programme at SM Pei Min in Miri, he said flooding, traffic congestion, ageing infrastructure and squatter settlements still need long-term solutions.
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Death toll from 11-vehicle crash on LPT rises to five
An 18-year-old Honda CR-V driver died after more than 10 days of treatment, becoming the fifth victim of the 31 August crash involving 11 vehicles at Kilometre 110.3 of the East Coast Expressway. His father was among four killed at the scene, while the cement tanker driver was charged at a hospital over four deaths.
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Chow: eight of 10 Penang2030 targets met or on track
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said eight of the 10 key Penang2030 targets have been achieved or are on track, covering welfare, housing, governance, tourism, education, agriculture and youth development. He spoke at the launch of the state government's Eight-Year Report Card in Bukit Mertajam, acknowledging the agricultural sector still lags despite 384 urban farms.
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Burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok disrupts water supply to 3 blocks
A burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok early on Sept 12 temporarily cut water supply to three blocks, including a home and 11 shophouse units. The town council isolated the pipe, restored supply to the home, and installed a temporary surface pipe for commercial units. Repairs are expected to take two to three days.
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Jetty at Rh. Stanley Jelian near SK Tanjung Penasu to be upgraded
The ageing timber jetty at Rh. Stanley Jelian near SK Tanjung Penasu in Sibu was officially handed over to a contractor on Friday for upgrading works. The project, funded under a small-scale rural infrastructure allocation, follows concerns from longhouse residents about the jetty's deteriorating condition. SUPP Bawang Assan branch chairman Kevin Lau said the improved jetty will provide safer and more reliable access for the community.
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Chow Kon Yeow tells Penang exco to finish outstanding Penang2030 projects before handover
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has directed state executive councillors to list Penang2030 initiatives that are unfinished or not started, saying he wants to hand over the state cleanly to his successor. Presenting the eighth-year report card at Holiday Inn Resort in George Town, he said about eight in 10 key targets are achieved or progressing, with agriculture and household water use lagging.