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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Johor exco: Drivers can use six-lane upgrade on PLUS highway near Kulai from next year
JOHOR BAHRU, July 25 — North-South Expressway (PLUS) users are expected to begin enjoying six-lane convenience as early as next year when a four-kilometre stretch of the Kulai to Sedenak highway widening project is opened in phases. State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the stretch was part of Phase 1, Package 1, involving a 14-kilometre widening project from Kulai to Sedenak costing RM249 million. 'Construction work began on June 28 last year and is expected to be fully completed by June 28, 2027. As of now, project progress stands at 16.44 per cent compared to the original schedule of 20.02 per cent, a delay of 3.58 per cent. 'Therefore, the state government has held discussions with the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), PLUS Malaysia Berhad, and the contractors involved to ensure the project is back on schedule by this September,' he said in a Facebook post today. For Phase 1, Package 2, the widening works covering seven kilometres from Sedenak to Simpang Renggam began on June 22 with a cost of RM160 million, and is currently at the initial construction stage. The project is expected to be completed by Dec 22, 2027. Meanwhile, for Phase 2 involving a 16-kilometre stretch from Simpang Renggam to Machap, the main contractor was appointed on July 1 and is expected to commence site work this Sunday, July 27. This phase costs RM439 million and is slated for full completion by July 27, 2029. The highway widening project is implemented to improve traffic flow along the main southern route of the country and support the state's infrastructure development agenda under the Maju Johor 2030 initiative. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Four-kilometre stretch of Kulai-Sedenak highway widening to open next year
NORTH-South Expressway (PLUS) users are expected to begin enjoying six-lane convenience as early as next year when a four-kilometre stretch of the Kulai to Sedenak highway widening project is opened in phases. State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the stretch was part of Phase 1, Package 1, involving a 14-kilometre widening project from Kulai to Sedenak costing RM249 million. 'Construction work began on June 28 last year and is expected to be fully completed by June 28, 2027. As of now, project progress stands at 16.44 per cent compared to the original schedule of 20.02 per cent, a delay of 3.58 per cent. 'Therefore, the state government has held discussions with the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), PLUS Malaysia Berhad, and the contractors involved to ensure the project is back on schedule by this September,' he said in a Facebook post today. For Phase 1, Package 2, the widening works covering seven kilometres from Sedenak to Simpang Renggam began on June 22 with a cost of RM160 million, and is currently at the initial construction stage. The project is expected to be completed by Dec 22, 2027. Meanwhile, for Phase 2 involving a 16-kilometre stretch from Simpang Renggam to Machap, the main contractor was appointed on July 1 and is expected to commence site work this Sunday, July 27. This phase costs RM439 million and is slated for full completion by July 27, 2029. The highway widening project is implemented to improve traffic flow along the main southern route of the country and support the state's infrastructure development agenda under the Maju Johor 2030 initiative. — BERNAMA
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Unlicensed caterer causes food poisoning affecting 427 students in Kota Bharu
PASIR MAS: The food poisoning incident involving 427 students from a private higher education institution in Kota Bharu has been linked to an unlicensed caterer operating without registration under the Ministry of Health (MOH). Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Husin confirmed that the caterer was issued a seven-day closure notice starting July 9 under Section 18(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342). He stressed that all food businesses, including catering services, must register with MOH to ensure food safety. 'We found the caterer preparing meals for the college students was not registered with MOH and was operating from a private residence. A seven-day closure order has been issued,' he said. The outbreak is now under control, with no new cases reported. All hospitalised students have been discharged. Initial investigations point to chicken curry as the possible cause, but lab tests are pending for confirmation. The number of suspected food poisoning cases rose from 343 to 427 within a day. In a separate update, Dr Zaini revealed that RM249,000 in compounds were issued from January to June this year under the Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act 1975 (Act 154) for dengue prevention. Additionally, 35 cases under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 resulted in RM23,000 in fines, while 10 cases under the Food Act 1983 saw penalties exceeding RM30,000. Under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), 7,643 premises were inspected, leading to 5,953 offence notices and 7,744 educational advocacy sessions. 'Under the Food Act 1983 (Act 281), we inspected 4,999 food premises, and 39 were issued temporary closure orders under Section 11 to ensure hygiene and food safety,' he added. - Bernama
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Gamuda set for margin uplift with RM2.2bil Gamuda Cove expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd's expansion of the Gamuda Cove development is expected to yield higher pre-tax margins than currently projected for the existing township, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. This is thanks to the substantial placemaking efforts and surrounding infrastructure already established in the area. Last Friday, Gamuda announced that it has acquired 136-hectare land at the southern tip of Gamuda Cove township for RM249 million that will be developed into a mixed-use project comprising landed residential homes and commercial components. The proposed development on the 74-year leasehold land has an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.2 billion that is spread out over 12 years. At RM17 per square foot (psf), CIMB Securities said the acquisition cost for the new land bank represents a 42 per cent premium over the original cost for the original Gamuda Cove land parcel, which was purchased for RM12 psf back in 2014. "Nevertheless, we deem the valuation for Gamuda's latest land purchase to be fair, given that the proposed development's potential can be unlocked earlier by leveraging on the robust growth prospects of the existing Gamuda Cove township. "It expands Gamuda's strategic presence in the growing South Klang Valley conurbation and expected to generate greater footfall for the enlarged Gamuda Cove's commercial offerings. "This also improves connectivity between Gamuda Cove and nearby townships in Dengkil and Bandar Rimbayu," the firm said. CIMB Securities added that the completion of a direct and toll-free, 2km link to Cyberjaya would enhance accessibility to Gamuda Cove. For financial year 2025 (FY25), the firm said Gamuda Cove is projected to contribute RM810 million, or about 14 per cent of the group's new property sales target of RM6 billion. This would lift Gamuda's remaining GDV by about 4 per cent to RM64 billion. The firm maintained its "Buy" rating on Gamuda and target price of RM5.50 pending completion of the new land bank acquisition by the second quarter of this year.
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Vietnam jails ex-minister for taking bribes in solar energy pricing scandal
HANOI, April 29 — A court in Vietnam jailed a former deputy minister of industry and trade for six years on Tuesday after finding him guilty of 'power abuse' in a solar energy development plan. The South-east Asian country has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and is trying to increase wind and solar production to meet soaring demand. Hoang Quoc Vuong, 62, admitted taking a US$57,600 (RM249,000) bribe to favour solar power plants in southern Ninh Thuan province with special pricing when they sold power to the national electricity company. Vuong was deputy minister of trade and industry between 2015 and 2020 and chaired state-owned Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) between 2012 and 2015. According to the verdict, EVN spent almost US$154 million to buy solar power from three solar power plants in Ninh Thuan province between 2018 and 2020, causing a loss of more than US$40 million to the state budget. Vuong admitted to the court that he received a bribe but his family had paid the amount back. 'I think during my public work performance, I had done things wrong, causing losses. So I take responsibility in paying the amount back to the state,' Vuong told the court. Vuong said in his final words before the court that his 'wrongdoings were painful lessons, erasing my contributions (to the state) in various positions'. Eleven other energy and tax officials involved in the case were also put on trial. They were given punishments that ranged from suspended sentences of three years to six years in jail for abuse of power and lack of responsibilities. The court in Hanoi also ordered three power plants that benefited from the power sales to EVN to pay the US$40 million of losses back to the state-owned group. — AFP
