
Development of Sedenak will boost growth in northern Iskandar Malaysia, nearby districts - PM Ismail Sabri
IRDA has started an initiative to develop mukim Sedenak in northern Iskandar Malaysia with focus given to agrotechnology and high-tech industries, R&D and low-carbon activities.
Thu Dec 23 2021

Allocations for economic corridors reflect effort to reduce development gap between urban and rural areas - IRDA
IRDA said RM690 mln has been allocated for five economic development corridors, including for Iskandar Malaysia.
Sun Oct 31 2021

Actor Benjy dies at age 43
Actor Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim or Benjy died at a hospital in Medan, Indonesia today.
Sun Jul 11 2021

Iskandar Malaysia BRT to undergo three-month testing
The programme will be conducted by the IRDA along Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar between Horizon Hill and Anjung in Medini beginning April 8.
Wed Mar 17 2021

PM Muhyiddin endorses more rakyat-centric initiatives for Iskandar Malaysia
Iskandar Malaysia recorded a whopping RM322.1 billion total cumulative investment from 2006 to June 2020, during which more than 750,000 jobs were created.
Wed Oct 21 2020

Budget 2017: IRDA hopes for more infrastructure development funding
The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) hopes the government will allocate more funding for infrastructure development in the upcoming 2017 Budget.
Mon Sep 26 2016

Iskandar Malaysia does not support 'Love and Sex with Robots' event
Iskandar Regional Development Authority clarifies that it doesn't support the organising of the 'Second International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots' in Iskandar Johor on Nov 16.
Sat Oct 03 2015

Irda attracts RM24.97 bil in new investments this year
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Irda has attracted RM24.97 billion worth of new investments for the region this year.
Fri Nov 07 2014

Azean Irdawaty loses battle with cancer
The 63-year-old died at the University Malaya Medical Centre after a five-year battle with cancer.
Tue Dec 17 2013

Iskandar: M'sia chalks up RM129.42b in investment
Iskandar Malaysia recorded RM129.42 billion in cumulative total investments from 2006 to October this year, said Johor Mentri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Wed Nov 06 2013
IRDA to establish framework to ensure Iskandar Malaysia sustainability
The Iskandar Region Development Authority believes now is the right time for it to establish a framework to ensure sustainability of Iskandar Malaysia.
Fri Nov 02 2012

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025