Infrastructure across Malaysia
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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.
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Jerip wants Bengoh water system expanded to more Mambong villages
Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil has called for the small-scale water treatment system at Kampung Bengoh to be extended to other villages in the constituency, including Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau. He said the system, which draws water from downstream of Bengoh Dam, has excess capacity that could serve areas facing low water pressure in the dry season. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government is working on short-term measures to address water shortages in Betong, parts of Serian and Miri.
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Landslide at KM263.6: All southbound PLUS lanes reopened
All southbound lanes of the North-South Expressway at KM 263.6 reopened this evening after a landslide blocked the left lane. Traffic was backed up for eight kilometres from the Menora Tunnel towards Ipoh Utara, with delays of about 40 minutes. The highway authority advised drivers to be careful in the rain, and the cause of the landslide has not been confirmed.
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Slope collapse at KM263.6 of NSE southbound near Ipoh causes 15km jam
A slope collapse at KM263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound, from the Menora Tunnel towards Ipoh, blocked the left lane and caused a 15-kilometre traffic jam on Friday evening. The Malaysian Highway Authority said cleanup works are ongoing amid rain and advised motorists to drive carefully.
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Landslide at KM 263.6 on PLUS southbound, traffic jammed for eight kilometres
A landslide occurred at KM 263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound this afternoon, forcing the left lane to close and causing an eight-kilometre crawl from the Menora Tunnel towards Ipoh Utara. LLM said all lanes reopened at 6.56pm, and the cause of the slope collapse has not been confirmed.
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Johor MB urges Putrajaya to speed up JS-SEZ infrastructure projects
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has asked the federal government to accelerate strategic infrastructure for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, warning that projects stuck at the pre-implementation stage could weaken the zone's ability to draw investment. He raised the matter with Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, as Johor waits for the JS-SEZ Masterplan and Investment Blueprint due in December.
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Magazine Road lane in George Town to close 21 days for LRT works
A section of Magazine Road in George Town, Penang will be partially closed for 21 days from Sept 14 to Oct 5 for road widening and utility relocation works under the Penang Mutiara Line LRT project. The leftmost lane in front of St Giles Wembley Hotel heading towards KOMTAR will be shut around the clock, while other lanes remain open.
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Sabah gets RM582.29 million of RM1.52 billion IKR and small-project allocation
A total of RM1.52 billion has been allocated for 8,069 small-scale projects and People's Facility Initiatives nationwide since 2023, with Sabah receiving the largest share at RM582.29 million for 2,301 projects. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said this year Sabah received RM113.3 million for 481 projects, and after visiting a bridge upgrade in Kampung Kalansanan he said the ministry may prioritise small concrete bridges in water-based settlements next year.
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Ulu Baram residents say Flying Doctor Service vital as road access fails
Community leaders in Ulu Baram, Sarawak say rural residents depend on the Flying Doctor Service because clinics are hours away by road or boat. They want safety audits and newer helicopters after Tuesday's Long Lellang crash killed five people.
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Mondelez invests RM90mil in Shah Alam Cadbury plant, adds Crumb Tower
Mondelez International has invested RM90 million in its Cadbury confectionery plant in Shah Alam, Selangor, launching a new Crumb Tower that lets the factory produce chocolate crumb locally instead of importing it from South Africa and Australia. Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the investment shows confidence in the state as a long-term manufacturing base, while Mondelez's Malaysia and Singapore managing director Simon Crowther said it strengthens self-sufficiency and Shah Alam's role in the regional network.
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Tanker driver injured, trapped in crash at Bulatan ILP Samarahan
A 36-year-old tanker driver injured his right leg after being trapped in a crash with a cargo lorry at the Bulatan ILP Samarahan Expressway junction in Kota Samarahan early this morning. Kota Samarahan fire and rescue personnel used a Rescue Tool Kit to free him before he was taken to IJN Kota Samarahan in an EMRS vehicle.
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Anwar chairs MA63 council in Kota Kinabalu, special grants and Borneonisation on agenda
The MA63 Implementation Action Council met in Kota Kinabalu on Sept 11, chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, to discuss special grants for Sabah and Sarawak, Borneonisation of the federal civil service and increased parliamentary representation. Anwar said MA63 is a national commitment that must be implemented, and leaders will meet again in Kuching next week for Malaysia Day.
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Sarawak Energy reviews 24 electricity bill complaints, sets up service counters
Sarawak Energy has contacted 24 account holders who complained about their electricity bills on social media and is reviewing each case individually. The utility says bill increases may stem from higher usage, meter estimation adjustments or unpaid balances, and will adjust or waive charges where warranted. Special service counters will open at four locations across Sarawak in September.
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Rantau Panjang residents seek rail revival in 2027 Budget
Residents of Rantau Panjang in Kelantan hope the 2027 Budget will fund the rebuilding of the town's railway station and restart train services to Sungai Golok, Thailand. They say the discontinued cross-border link once drove trade and tourism, and reviving it could restore the town's economy.
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Anwar arrives at SICC Kota Kinabalu to chair MTPMA63 meeting
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu at 8.16am to chair the 2026 Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting. He arrived with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was also present. The meeting discusses the implementation of MA63 matters concerning Sabah and Sarawak.
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Former patient finds Adit's name and stamp on old clinic card
A former patient in Bekenu, Sarawak, rediscovered her old clinic card bearing the name and stamp of the late Alexson Adit Henry, a medical assistant killed in the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash at Long Lellang. Adit had served at the Bekenu Health Clinic before joining the FDS. The crash at the STOL airport in Ulu Baram on Tuesday killed five people.
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Malaysia restarts IAEA nuclear assessment, first plant possibly by 2040s
Malaysia has restarted its Phase 1 early-stage assessment under the IAEA framework, with MyPOWER coordinating feasibility studies and a national position before any commitment to nuclear power. An analyst says that even if the government decides to proceed by 2030 or 2031, the first plant may only operate between 2040 and 2046. The renewed interest is driven by rising electricity demand from data centres and volatile fossil fuel prices.
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Siow: Asean Power Grid needs regulatory fixes and subsea cable plan within two years
Singapore's Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said on Sept 10 that Asean must resolve regulatory hurdles and finalise a subsea cable blueprint within two years to advance the Asean Power Grid. Speaking at the Unlocking Capital for Sustainability summit at Suntec Singapore, he noted that differing domestic rules, export licence durations and unclear cable maintenance norms are blocking cross-border electricity trade. The grid, targeted for 2045, is key to Singapore's net zero goal and has faced obstacles in Batam solar and Laos hydropower exports.
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LSH Capital gets Cabinet nod for RM1.75bil Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan expressway
LSH Capital Bhd has received in-principle Cabinet approval to build and operate the RM1.75 billion Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Expressway (BSE) in Kuala Lumpur. The 8.2-kilometre highway will link the Salak Interchange on the SPE near Bandar Malaysia to the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza on PLUS, under a 60-year concession. Construction is expected to take four years and create about 15,000 jobs.
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Sri Aman MP: GPS continues rural development push
Sri Aman MP Doris Sophia Brodie said GPS continues to bring development to rural and interior communities, including the coastal road and Batang Lupar 2 Bridge. She urged continued support for GPS in the coming Sarawak state election and reminded parents to monitor youth against drug abuse.