Sinkhole incident: JKR ordered to provide technological support - Nanta
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Public Works Department (JKR) will assist in a disaster situation.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Ahmad Redza appointed new Public Works Dept DG
Ahmad Redza's appointment is based on his qualifications and leadership characteristics, Mohd Zuki said.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Orang Asli homes in Simpang Pulai hit by landslide
A spokesperson said no victims were involved nor casualties reported and the Public Works Department had been informed for further action.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road stretch closed due to landslide
Kinta District Public Works Department said the road closure took effect from 9 pm yesterday to a date to be announced later.
Sun Sep 19 2021
New developer identified for Hospital Bachok project - Mustapa
Mustapa said the original construction cost of RM141 million would also increase due to problems caused by the previous developer.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Main prayer hall, women section of Putra Mosque closed for repair
The Putra Mosque will be closed for a year due to repair and upgrading work of the main dome by the Public Works Department.
Tue May 18 2021
Johor to get RM36.29 mln to maintain federal roads in Johor
Mohd Solihan said the forensic study done on this highway found that one of the causes of the frequent road damage was its weak structure.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Works Ministry promises to fix potholes within 24 hours
The Works Ministry, through the Public Works Department (PWD), will conduct pothole repairs through the Aku Janji Zero Potholes campaign.
Thu Dec 31 2020
PWD Strategic Plan to save funds, prolong asset life - Fadillah
The Public Works Department (PWD) is introducing its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan which is the best approach to save government expenditure and optimise usage of funds.
Tue Sep 29 2020
Parliament undergoes disinfection following COVID-19 positive case
JBPM today carried out disinfection process on the Parliament Complex after a JKR officer, who had been there, was found to be COVID-19 positive.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Company directors arrested over false claims involving 10 road upgrading projects
MACC said the two directors who owned three companies that monopolised the projects, were detained in a special operation in Kuching.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Govt approves 93 projects to repair dilapidated schools in Sarawak
The government has approved a total of 93 projects to repair dilapidated schools in Sarawak for phases one and two as at Aug 17, costing RM700 million.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Health Ministry always striving to improve access to health service
The Health Ministry is always striving to improve access to health services for the well-being of all Malaysians, said its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Tue Aug 04 2020
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
Gov't allocates over RM1 billion to upgrade dilapidated schools in Sabah
52 schools in category seven have been declared unsafe by the Public Works Department (JKR).
Thu Jul 16 2020
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024