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
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
Ex-Selangor players demand 'land' promised as reward for 1995 Malaysia Cup win
After waiting for 25 years, the 1995 Selangor squad have today demanded that they be given the plot of land promised to them as a reward.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Robbers blow up ATM in Jitra but escape empty-handed
Robbers blew up an automated teller machine (ATM) in at the Napoh Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) building in Changlun early morning today.
Sun Aug 13 2017
Maggot-infested body found in Kg Golok was that of Myanmar man
A man who was found dead in a river bank at the site of a day market in Kampung Golok Puting, Ayer Hitam yesterday evening was a Myanmar national and holder of the UNHCR card.
Thu May 11 2017
Body of man found near riverbank in Jitra
The body of a man believed to be about 40 years old was found near the riverbank at Kampung Golok Puting, Ayer Hitam today.
Wed May 10 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
Malaysia 'no' to dumping from any country, says MIDA
"Our stand is simple. The industry or investment projects that come from foreign countries, including China, should comply with the quality criteria investment we want."
Mon Feb 27 2017
15-yr-old boy stabs younger sister over abusive remarks
The 14-year-old victim sustained a stab wound in the chest in the 5.30am incident in Batu 49, Kampung Chepir.
Tue Jan 24 2017
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
'Tunku Kalsom Aminah Sofiah changed my life' - TMJ
Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ismail Ibrahim says he rushes back to after a game to spend time with his daughter, Tunku Kalsom Aminah Sofiah.
Sat Jul 30 2016
Tunku Mahkota of Johor weds Khaleeda
The Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, 30, has tied to knot with Cik Khaleeda Bustamam, 21, in a private ceremony Friday.
Fri Oct 24 2014
Singapore still top foreign investor in Iskandar Malaysia with RM11 bln committed investments
Singapore continues to be the top foreign investor in Iskandar Malaysia with committed investments of RM11 billion up to April this year.
Thu Jun 12 2014
Iskandar Malaysia open up new opportunities
Exciting projects such as the Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios, to be completed in May, are creating new investment opportunities for bigger participation by Indonesian investors.
Mon Mar 18 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024