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Malaysia's RM250 million Politeknik Kota Belud has entered construction phase with land compensation completed. The facility aims to enrol 500 students initially, expanding to 1,500, offering programmes in green energy, AI, and smart agriculture.
Sarawak will develop a 3,655-hectare RASCOM site in Sibu for housing, infrastructure and agriculture, following its handover from the federal government under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has approved RM4.6 billion for restoring deteriorating schools in Sabah between 2023 and 2026, representing a major portion of the RM6.6 billion committed since 2016.
Laos's Prime Minister has announced a comprehensive development strategy for four southern provinces, emphasising agricultural modernisation, renewable energy expansion, and improved regional trade links to unlock untapped economic potential.
Penang's government has firmly rejected calls to delay a new water tariff that took effect on July 1, arguing the additional revenue is essential for financing billions in water infrastructure projects aimed at securing long-term supply adequacy across the state.
Malaysian listed companies reported significant corporate activity this week, with Berjaya Property committing RM58 million to a Perlis port project, Cropmate resolving regulatory concerns, and Liftech securing an aerospace facility contract.
CIMB Securities has kept its neutral outlook on Johor's property market following the recent state election, citing political clarity and major infrastructure rollouts as supportive factors for future demand.
Malaysia's power sector is poised for robust expansion over the coming years, backed by an extended capital expenditure cycle expected to benefit grid-connected electricity companies, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank.
The Sultan of Pahang has commended both federal and state governments for substantial spending on infrastructure projects, particularly flood mitigation efforts in the flood-prone Sungai Lembing region.
Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd has unveiled Malaysia's inaugural Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, incorporating blue finance and securing Platinum certification. The framework will enable blue sukuk issuances targeting water infrastructure investment.