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
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