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The Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
International space port in Pahang expected to be completed in 3 to 5 years
KUANTAN: The development of the International Space Port in Pahang is expected to be completed as early as the next three to five years, said state Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib. He said the facility, which will be the first international rocket launch site in Southeast Asia, is expected to create 2,350 job opportunities and generate economic spillover effects, particularly in the tourism and research sectors. 'I was informed that one of the optimal locations for development is along the Equator on the east coast, especially Pahang, and Sabah,' he said during the State Legislative Assembly sitting at Wisma Sri Pahang here today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) on the expected completion timeline and the job creation potential for the project. Mohamad Nizar said the Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) signed a Letter of Intent with China Great Wall Industry Corporation and Lestari Angkasa Sdn Bhd on April 15 to establish strategic cooperation in the development of the space technology sector in Malaysia. 'PKNP and Lestari Angkasa Sdn Bhd will also conduct a working visit to Wenchang Space City in Hainan, China, in May as part of a feasibility study and planning phase for the International Space Port project in Pahang,' he said in response to Chan's question on the current status of the project. Meanwhile, he said the state government is currently evaluating two proposals to develop an Aerospace City, covering the areas of Gebeng, Kuantan and Pekan. In December 2023, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang was reported as saying that Pahang and Sabah are among the states shortlisted as potential sites for the rocket launch facility.
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Pahang International Spaceport: Completion expected in 3-5 years
KUANTAN: The development of the International Space Port in Pahang is expected to be completed as early as the next three to five years, said state Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib. He said the facility, which will be the first international rocket launch site in Southeast Asia, is expected to create 2,350 job opportunities and generate economic spillover effects, particularly in the tourism and research sectors. 'I was informed that one of the optimal locations for development is along the Equator on the east coast, especially Pahang, and Sabah,' he said during the State Legislative Assembly sitting at Wisma Sri Pahang here today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) on the expected completion timeline and the job creation potential for the project. Mohamad Nizar said the Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) signed a Letter of Intent with China Great Wall Industry Corporation and Lestari Angkasa Sdn Bhd on April 15 to establish strategic cooperation in the development of the space technology sector in Malaysia. 'PKNP and Lestari Angkasa Sdn Bhd will also conduct a working visit to Wenchang Space City in Hainan, China, in May as part of a feasibility study and planning phase for the International Space Port project in Pahang,' he said in response to Chan's question on the current status of the project. Meanwhile, he said the state government is currently evaluating two proposals to develop an Aerospace City, covering the areas of Gebeng, Kuantan and Pekan. In December 2023, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang was reported as saying that Pahang and Sabah are among the states shortlisted as potential sites for the rocket launch facility.
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- New Straits Times
RM120 million lost to scammers in Pahang over 3 years
KUANTAN: A whooping RM120 million has been lost to online scams in Pahang by 5,658 victims between 2022 and last year. State Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said, from the total number of victims, 310 were retired civil servants across Pahang who were duped of some RM21.5 million. "In 2022, a total of 1,819 individuals became victims of online scams resulting in losses of RM35 million, followed by 1,994 victims the following year which saw RM46 million losses and last year 1,845 people fell victim with losses RM39 million. "Eighty-seven retired civil servants fell victim in 2022 with losses amounting RM8.9 million followed by 108 people with RM3.7 losses in 2023 and 115 cases were recorded last year with RM8.9 losses," he said when replying to a question from appointed assemblyman Datuk Wong Tat Chee at the Pahang assembly sitting here today. Wong had asked about the number of online scam victims over the past three years, the amount of losses and victims involving government retirees. Meanwhile, in reply to a supplementary question from V. Arumugam (BN-Sabai) on the measures taken by the authorities, Sim said various efforts were done to raise public awareness. "Talks and exhibitions to educate the public, including students, on tactics deployed by scammers were conducted at higher learning institutions and places of worship. The people must be extra vigilant as greed often sees them ending up as victims," he said. Meanwhile, Investment, Industries, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib said the caravan park proposed at Pantai Hiburan in Rompin is still in the discussion stages. "It is developed by the Perbadanan Setiausaha Kerajaan (PSK) Pahang along with a private investor, Helmut Knaus KG Campingpark, and local consortiums. The project also involves the East Coast Economic Region Development Council. "The Housing and Local Government Ministry has set aside RM500,000 for the Rompin district council to build 10 recreational vehicle (RV) plots at the proposed site," he said when replying to a question from appointed assemblyman Mohd Fadzli Mohd Ramly on the project status.
Observer
17-03-2025
- Business
- Observer
State Council committee debates telecom bill
MUSCAT: The State Council's Legal Committee on Monday discussed the report of the Technology and Innovation Committee on the Telecommunications and Information Technology Regulatory Bill referred by the Council of Ministers. The Legal Committee held its fifteenth meeting of the second regular session of the eighth term under the chairmanship of Shaikh Sultan bin Matar al Azizi, Chairman of the Legal Committee, in the presence of the honourable members of the committee and a number of employees of the Secretariat- General. It reviewed the observations and views of the members of the Technology and Innovation Committee on the provisions of the draft law which aims to keep pace with local and global changes in the telecommunications and information technology sector.
