[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project
The imperative for Anwar and his government is to balance immediate regional cooperation goals with a clear-eyed assessment of the long-term national interests.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Talks with Thailand on Rantau Panjang-Sg Golok bridge project must be expedited - Mustapa
Malaysia will immediately begin negotiations with Thailand on the construction of the second Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge near the border of both countries.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Managing director, engineer remanded in false claims probe
A company managing director and an engineer, detained by the Johor MACC over false claims involving a temporary bridge construction project in Segamat yesterday, have been remanded for six days.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Govt carrying out final phase of feasibility study on Labuan bridge project - Annuar
The government is in the final phase of conducting a feasibility study on building a bridge connecting Labuan to mainland Borneo.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Penang welcomes Works Minister's help with third bridge project
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said he would meet Fadillah to discuss the proposed project.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Delay in Penang third bridge project: Don't blame us, says Works Minister
He said the ministry is also willing to help the state government with the project although it has suspended discussions on the matter in July last year.
Thu Mar 30 2017
We will toe the line if third bridge project gets govt go-ahead - Penang CM
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the third bridge was a multi billion-ringgit project as it involved major construction and a huge area.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Construction of additional bridge between Malaysia, Thailand to start next year
The new bridge project will be done with equal funding from Bangkok and Putrajaya.
Sun Apr 26 2015
'It's not about the crooked bridge' - Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir Mohamad says people have got it wrong if they think the crooked bridge project is his point of contention against PM Najib Razak.
Sun Apr 19 2015
Second Penang Bridge project to remain within budget, JKSB
The Second Penang Bridge project cost remains within the RM4.5 billion budget, despite several safety testings, says the bridge concessionaire, JKSB.
Thu Oct 17 2013