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Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has approved RM1.5 million in funding for Mersing district, targeting infrastructure upgrades, healthcare facilities, and community amenities to ensure equitable economic growth across the state.
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has rejected price controls for electric vehicle charging, trusting market competition to manage rates. The country now has 6,416 public EV chargers, with expansion continuing.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry has projected RM58 billion in development spending for 2027, maintaining a 70% allocation for basic infrastructure. The proposal awaits Finance Ministry approval before October's budget presentation.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has highlighted how closer economic coordination between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan could establish a new growth corridor for Malaysia's central region, leveraging geographic proximity and aligned development priorities.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has accused telecommunications companies of complacency in addressing internet coverage gaps in rural areas, despite having adequate data. He plans to summon telco chiefs for site visits to experience connectivity problems directly.
HG Power Transmission has announced the conclusion of a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigation with no further action required, with all seizure orders revoked, according to a stock exchange filing.
Sabah Electricity has activated scheduled power rationing in multiple state areas after gas supply disruptions reduced generation capacity, forcing load management to preserve grid stability.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the launch of the 37.8-kilometre LRT3 Shah Alam Line on June 28, with the transport route set to serve two million residents across its corridor with seamless connections to existing rail networks.