Infrastructure across Malaysia
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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.
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Burst pipe on Jalan Pending disrupts Kuching water supply, mayor urges faster repairs
A burst water pipe near Crown Tower on Jalan Pending in Kuching has disrupted supply to residents and businesses. Kuching South City Council mayor Wong Hong Sheng visited the site and urged Sarawak water authorities to speed up repairs.
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Long Lellang STOLport reopens after Sept 8 helicopter crash
Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak has been cleared to resume normal operations from Saturday after a joint cleanup and safety inspection. The inspection followed the Sept 8 helicopter crash at Long Lellang that killed all five people on board.
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North-South Corridor works enter toughest phase, LTA says
Construction of Singapore's North-South Corridor has entered its most technically demanding phase, the Land Transport Authority said. Work since 2018 faces hard rock, tunnelling beneath MRT lines and delays at Gambas Avenue and Woodlands Avenue 8, with the viaduct expected to open from 2027.
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LTA: North-South Corridor works hit hard rock and water seepage at Novena, Thomson
Singapore's Land Transport Authority said tunnelling for the North-South Corridor has run into unexpected ground conditions at Novena and Thomson, including hard rock and underground water seepage. At Novena crews are digging the northbound tunnel section by section just 1m below the operating North-South MRT line, while in Thomson harder rock was found about 10m closer to the surface than expected. LTA said it is monitoring progress and will update the completion timeline later; the corridor was previously slated to open in phases from 2027.
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Three-day power outage disrupts 20 fishing boats in Sandakan
A three-day electricity disruption at an ice factory near Bandar Ramai-Ramai, Sandakan forced more than 20 fishing boats to postpone their trips. Sabah Electricity repaired cables and installed thicker ones, restoring supply on Thursday.
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Left lane at KM263.6 southbound reopens after slope declared safe
The left lane at KM263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound, about two kilometres after the Menora Tunnel, reopened to all vehicles from 1pm today after the slope was declared safe. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said repair work on the slope will continue. A landslide occurred at 4.30pm yesterday during heavy rain, forcing the lane to be closed temporarily.
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Adam Adli: RM1 million Kampung Angkat Madani project in Sungai Putat
The Kampung Angkat Madani programme in Kampung Sungai Putat, Melaka, has spent over RM1 million on community facility upgrades including a hall, roads, drainage and solar lights. Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim said a flood mitigation project worth over RM24 million in the area is more than 50% complete and expected to finish next year.
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5,000 acres in Beaufort proposed as paddy granary
A 5,000-acre area stretching from Kampung Indomadi to Kampung Sungai Padas in Beaufort, Sabah has been proposed for gazettement as a paddy granary. Sabah Assistant Agriculture Minister Datuk Ruslan Muharam said the area could be developed with modern farming methods to raise rice output and strengthen Sabah's food security. He also inspected a 500-acre site in Kampung Indomadi proposed as a sago palm area.
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Sarawak to review aviation safety after Long Lellang helicopter crash
The Sarawak Ministry of Transport will review aviation safety measures following the Sept 8 helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram. Minister Lee Kim Shin said the ministry will obtain reports from CAAM and other parties before deciding on improvements, while stressing the importance of the Flying Doctor Service for rural areas. He also urged the public not to speculate on the cause of the crash.
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Thailand builds 8.4km border wall with Cambodia
Thailand is building an 8.4km concrete wall along its eastern border with Cambodia, with the first phase of about 1km already fitted with barbed wire. The work follows deadly clashes in July and December last year, and Thai military officials say it aims to curb human and goods smuggling.
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RM350,000 to upgrade roads and lifts at Bandar Tasik Selatan flats
The government has allocated RM350,000 to upgrade road structures at the Bandar Tasik Selatan low-cost flats in Kuala Lumpur under the 2026 Projek Mesra Rakyat initiative. The flats' lifts will also be repaired, and a RM72,000 Flexi EV Charging station with four chargers was launched at the same event. Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail also presented tuition sponsorship to 10 Form Five students.
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Malaysia to deepen renewable energy and connectivity ties with Indonesia, Thailand
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said Malaysia will strengthen regional cooperation on renewable energy and connectivity under the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle. Speaking after the 32nd IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting in Medan, Indonesia, he said the next blueprint for 2027-2031 is being planned and Malaysia is ready to host the 2027 meeting in Langkawi.
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Jalan Syed Putra-Jalan Istana junction to close in stages from Sept 14 for NPE 2 works
A section of the Jalan Syed Putra and Jalan Istana intersection in Kuala Lumpur will be closed in stages from Sept 14, between 10pm and 5am, to allow preliminary construction for the New Pantai Expressway Extension Project (NPE 2). NPE has advised motorists to plan their journeys and follow traffic management measures, and provided an infoline for inquiries.
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Umno delegate claims 14 Sabah mega projects cancelled over unchanelled funds
A Kota Belud Umno division chief told the 2026 Umno general assembly in Kuala Lumpur that 14 Sabah mega projects, including rural roads, hospitals and schools, were cancelled because allocations never reached the Rural and Regional Development Ministry. The Treasury secretary-general denied funds were withheld, saying the ministry had nearly used up its annual allocation. The delegate also pressed for MA63 provisions to be resolved and for Budi Madani diesel subsidies to be abolished.
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Expert calls for regular checks on risky highway slopes
A tropical geotechnical expert has called for regular and more frequent inspections of risky slopes along hilly highways to reduce the risk of landslides. He was commenting on a slope collapse at KM 263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound from the Menora Tunnel to Ipoh, which blocked the left lane and caused a 15-kilometre traffic jam. All lanes have since reopened.
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Left lane at KM 263.6 of North-South Expressway southbound closed after landslide
The left lane at KM 263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound has been closed after a landslide near the Menora Tunnel heading towards Ipoh. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the closure is a precaution, with safety cones placed from KM 262.8 to KM 263.8 and CCTV and PLUS monitoring ongoing.
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2,000 residents of three Tumpat villages take turns on 50-year-old narrow bridge
More than 2,000 residents of Kampung Teluk Jering, Kampung Chenderung and Kampung Cherang Melintang in Tumpat, Kelantan, must take turns using a narrow bridge that is over 50 years old. The single-lane bridge is their only main access and is now dilapidated and shakes when heavy vehicles pass. Residents are calling for a new bridge to be built for safety and smoother travel.
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Lee Kim Shin: Jalan Pulasan park defects must be fixed before retention sum released
Sarawak Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin inspected the Jalan Pulasan recreational park in Senadin, Miri on Thursday, nearly a year after its completion. He said stagnant water, paintwork and facility defects must be rectified before the project's five per cent retention sum is released, and urged the council to cut grass and provide rubbish bins.
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Old video of dilapidated FDS helicopter in Long Lellang goes viral
An old video showing the dilapidated condition of an air doctor service (FDS) helicopter that crashed in Long Lellang, Ulu Beram, Sarawak, including a door that could not close properly, has gone viral. The footage is believed to have been taken before the crash that killed five people, raising concerns among netizens about the aircraft's safety and maintenance.
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Helicopter crash near Long Lellang puts Sarawak flying doctor service in focus
A helicopter crash near Long Lellang STOLport has drawn attention to Sarawak's Flying Doctor Service, which has brought healthcare to remote communities since 1973. The service still covers 97 localities in Kapit, Miri and Limbang, and the health minister said it would be grounded pending investigation into Tuesday's crash.
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RM1.2 million for five Kampung Angkat MADANI projects in Besut
The government has allocated RM1.2 million for five development projects under the Kampung Angkat MADANI Programme in Kampung Pinang, Besut, Terengganu. The projects include roads, a community centre, solar lights and upgrading works with Kolej Vokasional Besut. Deputy Economy Minister Mohd Shahar Abdullah handed over the projects today.
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Timah Langat health clinic only 56% done since 2023, contractor warned
The construction of a Type 3 health clinic with staff quarters in Timah Langat, Dengkil, has reached only 56 per cent progress since work began in 2023. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the contractor and site supervisor were given stern warnings after a surprise site visit, while the Works Ministry also assessed the project.
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Citaglobal wins RM82.1mil subcontract to build residential college at IPG Lembah Pantai
Citaglobal Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Citaglobal Land Sdn Bhd, has secured an RM82.1 million design-and-build subcontract from Purnama Base Sdn Bhd. The project covers a residential college at the Institute of Teacher Education's Malay Language Campus in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, and is due for completion on 30 June 2028. The 22-month contract is expected to contribute positively to the group's earnings.