Highway users do not have to pay toll forever - KKR
Claims that highway users will be paying toll indefinitely following the restructuring of four companies with an extension of the concession period are untrue, according to KKR.
Sat Apr 09 2022
Floods: KKR allocates RM187.87 mln for road, slope restoration works
The Ministry of Works has provided an immediate allocation of RM187.87 million for critical repair works at 303 locations involving roads and slopes which were affected by the floods.
Mon Jan 17 2022
KKR, MOH task force to tackle problem of delayed, "sick'' health facility projects
A joint task force of the Ministry of Works (KKR) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will be set up to find the best way to completing delayed and 'sick' health facility projects nationwide.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Works Ministry to focus on public infra, recovery of construction industry - Fadillah
The Ministry of Works (KKR) will continue its economic recovery agenda for the construction industry as well as focus on improving public infrastructure in terms of connectivity, comfort and safety.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Recent extreme weather events a harbinger of worst flood in Malaysia?
Malaysia shall prepare now to lessen the tragic impact of the wet monsoon flood in year-end.
Mon Aug 16 2021
60 pct completion of Pan Borneo highway project in Sarawak, 45 pct in Sabah - Fadillah
The construction of the 11 packages of the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak from Telok Melano to Miri was still ongoing involving a cost of RM16.117 billion.
Thu Mar 04 2021
MCO 2.0: Five economic sectors allowed to operate - PM Muhyiddin
The government has identified five sectors that are allowed to operate and are categorized as essential economic sectors during the Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0 which will start this Wednesday.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak being continually upgraded - Ministry
The Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak is being continually upgraded especially in terms of technical capacity building, says the Ministry of Works.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Penang government ready to submit proposal for third bridge - Guan Eng
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government is ready to submit all documents concerning the proposed third Penang bridge to the Ministry of Works if approval is given.
Sun Jun 12 2016
No discussions nor decision made at Cabinet level on toll rate hike - Works Ministry
No discussions were held nor decision made in the cabinet on the issue of toll rate hikes so far, according to the Ministry of Works.
Wed Dec 16 2015
Toll rate adjustments to be presented to Cabinet soon - Rosnah
The Ministry of Works will present the outcome of the meetings of a special committee on the issue of toll rate adjustments to the Cabinet soon.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Works Ministry to form special team to overcome project implementation issues
Ministry of Works is taking the issues raised in the 2013 Auditor-General Report seriously and it has set up a Special Project Team.
Sat Apr 12 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024