Year: 2022

 

ALOR SETAR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — The Integrated Gas Supply and Power Plant Development Project as well as Ship To Ship (STS) Transfer Hub in Pulau Bunting, Yan worth an estimated RM14 billion will begin next year.

 

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said in his New Year greetings that the state government is convinced that the project will spur the state’s economy drastically when completed.

 

“At the same time, other development projects will continue to receive attention, especially the Kedah Science & Technology Park (KSTP) in the Bukit Kayu Hitam Special Border Economic Zone and Kedah Rubber City (KRC)  in Padang Terap that is attracting the attention of foreign and domestic investor communities.

 

 

 

“The Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) is also being expanded to fulfil the increasing demand of industry players. Also, we are about to open a new industrial area, the Gurun Industrial Smart Park (GISP) in Gurun,” he added.

 

Muhammad Sanusi said these efforts were made to boost the economy of Kedahans, especially through jobs that will be offered.

 

The Kedah Menteri Besar also said the megaproject Kedah Aerotropolis, which includes the component of the Kulim International Airport (KXP) has received new investors.

 

 

“Kedah Aerotropolis, will be the home of Sidam Logistics and Aerospace & Manufacturing (SLAM) and will be the air travel industry MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) operations hub for the Southeast Asian region,” he said.

 

For the first half of this year, Muhammad Sanusi said the government received investments from foreign and local sources worth RM9.7 billion, compared to RM68.3 billion last year.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) will ensure that trade remains the main driver of Malaysia’s economic growth in 2023  amid challenging global conditions.

Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said apart from that, MITI will also focus on reviving investor confidence and enhancing foreign direct investments.

“We also need to ensure that the drafting and implementation of the various trade deals will add value and give solid advantage to domestic players in Malaysia’s supply chains, especially micro, small and medium enterprises,” he said in a New Year Instagram video posting today.

 

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

SHAH ALAM, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin urged the people to put aside political ideologies and differences to tackle problems and challenges that the country is facing.

 

The Selangor Ruler warned all quarters, especially politicians not to fight with each other or focus on personal interests to the point of neglecting their responsibilities to serve the people.

 

‘Less talk, more action. I also hope that the people will continue to prioritise peace and harmony and avoid touching on sensitive issues that could harm the unity between races,” he said in a post on Selangor Royal Office Facebook in conjunction with the new year.

 

 

 

Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin said that all parties must work together to rebuild the country that is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and elevate it to a better level in all aspects including social, political, and economic.

 

They also wished Malaysians, the Selangor people particularly, Happy New Year 2023 and prayed that the new year would shine brighter for them.

 

“I also call on the people to make it their new year’s resolution to be prudent in managing the economy and daily lifestyle, especially in the face of world economic outlook for 2023 which is quite alarming,” he added.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — The government will strengthen efforts to boost foreign investor confidence by guaranteeing good governance and a corrupt-free Malaysia.

 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this is because the government has received a list of investors from countries such as Europe, the United States, China, India and several countries around Asia who will be monitoring developments in Malaysia themselves, especially from the economic aspects.

 

“We hope there is a new focus that can increase and drive economic growth more convincingly. This is necessary because Malaysia is a trading country that has all this while recorded an economic growth rate based on our efforts to secure domestic and foreign investment.

 

 

 

“Besides political stability and good governance, another step that should be taken is to speed up the approval process by ensuring that Malaysia is not a place where leaders amass wealth and look for commissions,” he said.

 

The prime minister said this in his New Year 2023 message that was broadcast live over local television stations tonight.

 

With regard to this, Anwar warned that he will not tolerate public servants and enforcement bodies found to be ‘negligent’ in their duties with their ‘old practices’ of asking for kickbacks and imposing additional costs.

 

 

“I will not tolerate this negligence that has destroyed the country all this time. I am asking for your cooperation because I know a large number of civil servants and this small (corrupt) group understand this, and this group must be eliminated.

 

“Hopefully there will be repentance, otherwise, strong and harsh action must be taken,” he said.

 

Anwar said he also does not want these political shortcomings to continue and for positions to be seen as an opportunity to amass wealth.

 

“I would like to touch on attacks that seem to imply that we in the government are involved in such matters. I would like to say that our conduct is clear here, and the enforcement bodies have been given full authority to monitor,” he said.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) — In order to meet operational requirements in conjunction with New Year’s Eve 2023, several Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and Monorail stations will extend their operations tomorrow until 1 am.

 

Rapid KL, through a post on its social media accounts, informed that the stations involved in the Ampang or Sri Petaling LRT line are the Masjid Jamek, Maluri, IOI Puchong and PWTC stations.

 

As for the Kelana Jaya LRT line, it involves the KLCC and Masjid Jamek stations, while on the Kajang MRT line, it will involve the Bukit Bintang and Maluri stations.

 

 

 

 

For then KL Monorail line, the extension only involves the Bukit Bintang station, it said.

 

According to RapidKL, other stations will be closed as usual, but passengers can still exit at those stations.

 

“Users are also advised to use the Touch N Go (TnG) card and make sure the balance is sufficient for smooth travel,” according to the post.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency