North Korea celebrates building 10,000 modern homes in Pyongyang
North Korea said it has moved forward with a series of construction projects, some of which are still ongoing.
Mon Apr 17 2023
High Court acquits Abdul Azeez's brother of graft abetment charges
The High Court here today acquitted and discharged Datuk Abdul Latif Abdul Rahim from two charges of abetting his younger brother, Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez, with accepting bribes.
Wed Jan 19 2022
MBAM: Budget 2022 does not offer much for construction industry
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has expressed its gratitude to the government for some construction projects announced in Budget 2022 but believes they are insufficient.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Lim Guan Eng under self-quarantine, trial postponed to Sept 22
Lim is facing four charges relating to the undersea tunnel and major road construction projects in the state.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Another govt dept engineer in remand for alleged corruption
According to a MACC source, the 40-year-old engineer was arrested yesterday after giving his statement.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Gov't to review yet to start construction projects - Mustapa
The government will review all construction projects nationwide, particularly those which have yet to kick-off, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Critical construction projects can proceed during MCO - Works Ministry
Work in all construction sites in the six states placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) have been ordered to stop effective tomorrow.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Economy, rakyat will suffer if development expenditure is cut, says Mustapa
The allocation for development expenditure under Budget 2021 for construction projects cannot be cut as it will have an adverse impact on the country's economic network and the people.
Sat Nov 28 2020
MOE identifies abandoned school projects in bid to expedite reconstruction work
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is identifying long-abandoned school construction projects nationwide so as to enable reconstruction work to be expedited.
Fri Nov 27 2020
85 per cent projects disrupted under MCO underway
To date, 85 per cent of construction projects nationwide involving government contracts that have stalled due to the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), have been resumed.
Sat Jul 25 2020
Qatar's World Cup construction boom a gold mine for Malaysia
Qatar is needing a lot of materials for its construction projects for the 2022 World Cup... materials that Malaysia can provide.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Can Olympics make Rio the new Barcelona?
Olympic construction projects have turned Rio upside down, but a harsh economy and major failures are overshadowing organizers' hopes of emulating Barcelona's Olympian transformation back in 1992.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Education Ministry has no debt with school construction contractors
The Education Ministry does not owe any contractor any debt with regard to school construction projects, says Deputy Minister P. Kamalanathan.
Mon Dec 14 2015
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