![Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693216837_ForestCity.jpg)
Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone
Based on the master plan, the target is to develop the area into an integrated zone for medical, tourism, education and real estate.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714553711_TBANWARPUTRAJAYAjp.jpg)
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
![Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714462237_CheguBardjpg.jpg)
Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks
The offending post was about a alleged casino project in Forest City which PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has since denied.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714123724_PMjpg.jpg)
Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested all parties mentioned in recent report by a foreign news agency, to take necessary action against them.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714039004_TBaijpg.jpg)
PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies that the govt was in talks with local billionaires to open a casino in Forest City, Johor.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Reality check, as Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project Reality check, as Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697690539_Unfinished.jpg)
Reality check, as Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project
In Malaysia, its plans for the $100 bln Forest City development billed as paradise with turtles and white-sand beaches far from completion.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695357323_JohorBahru.jpg)
Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence
As the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) between Johor and Singapore takes shape, along with the development of a special financial zone in Forest City, there will be a bright future for the state.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![TMJ refutes claim that Forest City project a failure TMJ refutes claim that Forest City project a failure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637417937_TMJ.jpg)
TMJ refutes claim that Forest City project a failure
The Tunku Mahkota of Johor (TMJ) said the claim that the Forest City project in Iskandar Puteri was a failed mega project was untrue and a slander spread by certain quarters.
Sat Nov 20 2021
![Forest City: 3 to 5 years for IBS to help build more affordable homes Forest City: 3 to 5 years for IBS to help build more affordable homes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/61501830632_SuBaiyuan.jpg)
Forest City: 3 to 5 years for IBS to help build more affordable homes
Country Garden Pacificview CEO Su Baiyuan said they have to wait for IBS to grow in scale before it's commercially viable to be used on a grander scale.
Fri Aug 04 2017
![Forest City launches IBS Base Forest City launches IBS Base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81501812579_CGPchiefexecutive.jpg)
Forest City launches IBS Base
Forest City said the IBS factory will produce 260,000 cubic metres of materials that will cover one million square meters of built area.
Fri Aug 04 2017
!['Go back to school if you don't understand the issue' - Tun Mahathir 'Go back to school if you don't understand the issue' - Tun Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/81483262388_MahathirMohamad.jpg)
'Go back to school if you don't understand the issue' - Tun Mahathir
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) chairman, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today rebuked Sekijang Member of Parliament, Anuar Manap over the freehold title of the Forest City development project.
Tue Mar 14 2017
![Dr Mahathir urged to apologise to Sultan of Johor Dr Mahathir urged to apologise to Sultan of Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71449833646_TunMahathirMohamad.jpg)
Dr Mahathir urged to apologise to Sultan of Johor
This concerned the allegation by Dr Mahathir that 700,000 Chinese nationals would be brought to Johor purportedly through the implementation of the Forest City project in the city, here.
Fri Feb 03 2017
![Tun M's comment on Forest City great slander - PM Najib Tun M's comment on Forest City great slander - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484886332_Najib.jpg)
Tun M's comment on Forest City great slander - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had committed great slander against the federal and Johor governments by his comment on the Forest City.
Fri Jan 20 2017
![Dr M's acccusation 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought to Forest City absurd - MB Dr M's acccusation 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought to Forest City absurd - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466833416_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Dr M's acccusation 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought to Forest City absurd - MB
The accusation by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that more than 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought into Forest City does not make sense, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Moham
Sun Dec 04 2016
![4 mega projects to become catalysts of Johor's development 4 mega projects to become catalysts of Johor's development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51457244020_NajibJB.jpg)
4 mega projects to become catalysts of Johor's development
The Forest City and High-Speed Rail projects are two of four mega projects that will become the catalysts of Johor's development.
Sun Mar 06 2016
![Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685516815_TBJHOLOW.jpg)
Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah
Tengku Rahimah says Jho Low played a key role in TIA's early stages, proposing its setup and identifying growth sectors.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739356184_tbrubbleofbuilding.jpg)
Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Egypt says it is looking forward to cooperating with US President Donald Trump to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024 Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737690501_palmoil.jpg)
Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024
Central Asia is an important export destination for Malaysian palm oil, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739350796_pengurusantertinggi.jpg)
GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739344427_TBBAGINDAALTANTUYA.jpg)
Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case
Court orders Abdul Razak Baginda to pay a total of more than 9 million ringgit to the family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739347253_Sangam.jpg)
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739338431_FormerSpanishsocce.jpg)
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739348200_ElonMuskDonaldTr.jpg)
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41725066033_KWSPEPF.jpg)
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51726380928_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain
According to police, the suspect approached the victim on the pretext of asking about a house for rent.
Wed Feb 12 2025