137 construction sites ordered closed for breeding Aedes
All the project sites ordered to close were among 341 areas identified to be risky in terms of breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Oct 08 2014
Malaysia to see more mega infrastructure and property developments this year
The growth in the construction sector remains firm at 9.6 per cent, led by the civil engineering and residential sub-sectors.
Tue Jun 10 2014
Govt takeover of highways can scare away investors - Works Minister
Datuk Fadillah Yusof said a government takeover of the companies would have investors regard it as nationalisation and keep them away from Malaysia.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Projects worth RM115 billion to be implemented this year: Fadillah
Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said the ministry expects projects worth RM115 billion would be implemented this year.
Thu Feb 27 2014
2nd Penang bridge to open in Feb 2014
Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said the RM4.5 billion Second Penang Bridge is expected to open to traffic in February next year.
Thu Dec 12 2013
Preliminary report on second bridge ramp collapse ready in October
The works ministry will issue a preliminary report on the collapse of a concrete ramp at the Second Penang Bridge in October.
Sat Aug 10 2013
17 highways offer discounts, five give rebate for Aidilfitri
Seventeen highways will be offering discounts and rebates of between five and 37.5 per cent in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration from Aug 7 to 9.
Thu Aug 01 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024