Infrastructure news in Menara Kbs
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Guan Eng trial: MACC investigator stands by claim Zenith BUCG had edge in Penang tunnel bid
An MACC investigator told the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur that Consortium Zenith BUCG had more advantages than four other bidders for the Penang undersea tunnel and road projects. Under cross-examination in Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial, Zulhilmi Ramli disagreed with the defence that a 2011 Malaysia-China MoU did not guarantee the company the contract. The four other bidders were named in court.
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Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah closed 322 days for Mutiara LRT works
MRT Corp announced that Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in George Town will have a 322-day traffic diversion from Sept 12, 2026 to July 31, 2027 for piling and structural works on the Mutiara Line LRT. Jalan Magazine will also be partially closed from 10pm on Sept 14 to 5am on Oct 5 for road widening and utility relocation.
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IJM launches AI traffic control centre for three highways, cuts response times by 33%
IJM Corporation launched its AI-powered Smart Highway Traffic Control Centre at the Besraya Loke Yew toll plaza lay-by. The system, which covers Besraya, NPE and LEKAS, uses AI and IoT to detect incidents faster and reduce emergency response times to between eight and 10 minutes. Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi officiated the launch and said no retrenchments are planned.
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Selangor to reject data centre projects lacking water, power supply
The Selangor government will not approve data centre projects unless they have guaranteed water and electricity supply, said Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. He was speaking at the handover of the NCT Smart Industrial Park in Sepang, where a 100-acre parcel is slated for a data centre development. The state is also encouraging water recycling and aims to boost the semiconductor sector.
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Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Upgrade Costs Over RM6 Million
The Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi is being upgraded in stages at a total cost exceeding RM6 million. Two of the four main phases are complete, with the remaining two, including floodlight upgrades and toilet repairs, currently underway.
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RM5.22 Million Ramp Widening on BESRAYA Near Seri Kembangan Opens Sept 7
BESRAYA Expressway will open a RM5.22 million widened ramp near the Seri Kembangan Interchange on Sept 7. The 400-metre project aims to ease southbound traffic towards UPM, Balakong and Putrajaya, and will see the existing tidal flow lane discontinued.