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Megah Port Management has formally launched marine services at Labuan Port with a RM23 million investment in four tugboats, strengthening vessel assistance capabilities and emergency response across major terminals.
Sabah's RM450.5 million Tawau Water Supply Scheme Phase III project is advancing on schedule to resolve chronic water shortages in the district by end-2027, with construction of the Tawau Dam 74% complete.
Melaka has committed RM1 million to urgently repair water pipelines at Terendak Camp, one of Malaysia's oldest military installations. The funds will support pipeline rehabilitation and emergency storage solutions ahead of a larger RM40 million reticulation project expected to conclude in 2028.
Thailand will invite bids in December for eight major construction contracts on the second phase of its Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project, which will link Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai over 357 kilometres with a 341.35 billion baht budget.
Bank Rakyat is channelling RM167 million towards the Sungai Kerian Water Treatment Plant in Seberang Perai, marking a significant infrastructure investment through an innovative Build-Operate-Transfer arrangement that will serve over 223,000 consumers.
A RM8.7 million jetty facility at Tasik Kenyir in Terengganu has opened, accommodating over 80 houseboats and speedboats while introducing modern amenities aimed at elevating the lake's status as a premier ecotourism hub.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has committed more than RM429 million since 2023 to enhance the welfare of enforcement personnel and strengthen operational capacity across Johor's police, immigration, and prisons departments.