
Khazanah divesting entire stake in IMS, sale brings economic benefits to Malaysia
Khazanah said the partnership would contribute to higher utilisation of the studio by regional and global players.
Mon Apr 10 2023

Iskandar Malaysia records RM13 bln in committed investments in 1H 2022
Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments of RM13 billion in the first half of this year (1H 2022), out of which RM6 billion have been realised.
Mon Jul 25 2022

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

MCO 3.0: Filming activities only allowed at official studios - Finas
The official studios include Finas studios, Iskandar Malaysia Studios and Jelas Juta Studios which would be operational from May 25 from 8 am to 8 pm.
Sat May 22 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

Johor to propose to federal govt to improve laws related to water pollution
State Works, Rural and regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Ir Hasni Mohammad said this was because the existing laws were seen to have weaknesses that needed improvement.
Mon Oct 02 2017

Age of Malaysia's population will help create demand for housing
However, due to the technological changes in Malaysia, the assets that were being built would need to be rethought.
Thu Aug 17 2017

Johor BN will focus efforts to recapture seats from Opposition
Johor Barisan Nasional will focus its efforts to recapture seats lost to the opposition in the last 13th General Election (GE13).
Sat May 20 2017

Iskandar Malaysia attracts RM32.15 billion in investments for 2016
Datuk Ismail Ibrahim says in the fourth quarter of 2016 the economic region secured RM3.6 billion in new investments.
Thu Mar 23 2017

BRT system in Iskandar Malaysia to cost less than RM3b
The amount covers infrastructure cost for building the line, operation cost including buses and several other application costs.
Wed Jun 15 2016

PM to launch Johor Strategic Development Plan
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is scheduled to launch the Johor Strategic Development Plan in conjunction with his one-day working visit to the state today.
Sun Mar 06 2016

Johor plans to develop second Cyberjaya in Sedenak
Johor plans to develop a global data hub on 20,234 hectares of land in Iskandar Malaysia, making it the country's second Cyberjaya.
Tue Feb 09 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

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