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Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Air Selangor have signed dual agreements to bolster Malaysia's water and energy infrastructure, with TNB supplying power to Southeast Asia's largest water treatment plant serving 9.62 million consumers.
Alam Aliran Kualiti has been recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records for operating the nation's largest belt press dewatering plant in Penang, capable of handling 450 tonnes of sludge daily while advancing circular economy principles.
Penang is bidding to become the first Peninsular Malaysian state recognised under the East Asian–Australasian Flyway network, designating Penaga mudflats as a protected stopover for migratory birds as part of its broader environmental sustainability push.
NPE has issued RM54 million in sustainability-linked sukuk to finance the NPE2 highway project, marking the first time such Islamic bonds have been used for a road infrastructure development globally.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed that Malaysia's future prosperity hinges on cultivating high-quality human capital rather than relying solely on economic or technological strength.
The Sultan of Kedah has called for Langkawi to develop according to its unique identity and heritage rather than imitating rival destinations like Phuket and Bali, while also expressing concern over delayed infrastructure projects.
Malaysia celebrates World Rural Development Day for the first time on July 6 at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating. The event emphasises rural innovation, digital access and entrepreneurship.
The MADANI Government remains dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive development nationwide, with Johor serving as a focal point for large-scale infrastructure and healthcare initiatives under PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration.