Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 2) — Should Trackless Trams Be On the Table?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Zairil Khir Johari, Penang State Government Exco Member for Infrastructure, Transport & Digital.
Thu May 30 2024
Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 1) - Autonomous Rapid Transit a Better Option?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rosli Khan, Partner and Managing Director of the consultancy firm, MDS Traffic Planners & Consultants.
Thu May 30 2024
Gov't striving to reduce fiscal deficit rate to 4.3 per cent this year - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysia recorded a three per cent GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, despite facing challenges.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648627847_KWSPLogo.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes")
[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes
EPF's financial performance for the first three quarters of FY 2023 is expected to have been sustained in the fourth quarter.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Gearing up for Tun Razak Exchange’s big opening
Tun Razak Exchange’s new retail development, The Exchange TRX, is set to open in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in the fourth quarter of this year. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with it's Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Azmar Talib.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Malaysia's 2022 GDP set to post highest growth in ASEAN - Research firms
Additionally, the GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q 2022) is expected to reach 5.7 per cent.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Delivery of 20 APCs to MALBATT will be completed by Q4 next year - Mindef
The delivery of 20 APCs for use by MALBATT 850 in Lebanon will be completed by the fourth quarter (Q4) of next year.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Kanye West agrees to buy social media app Parler
Parler said it expects the deal to close during the fourth quarter of 2022. It did not give a deal value.
Tue Oct 18 2022
BNM approves UOB's acquisition of Citi's consumer banking business
The transaction is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Orang Asli Development Policy to be finalised this year - Dewan Rakyat told
The Orang Asli Development Policy (DPOA) is expected to be finalised in the fourth quarter of this year and be implemented in the middle of 2023, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Women's Junior World Cup: Malaysia, Wales share the spoils in thrilling 3-3 draw
Two quick goals conceded in succession in the fourth quarter ended the women's national hockey special project squad's hopes to chalk their first win at the 2022 Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup.
Sun Apr 03 2022
KLIA ranked no.1 in airport service quality survey for Q4 2021
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has bagged the world's number one spot in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2021.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Key indicators show promising recovery momentum in Q4 and into 2022 - DOSM
Malaysia's key economic indicators signalled a promising recovery momentum towards the fourth quarter of the year (Q4) and into 2022, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Fri Nov 26 2021
Business sentiment expected to improve over next six months
Business confidence figures for the fourth quarter of 2021 have improved following the easing of economic restrictions in mid-October.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Apple set to hand crown of world's most valuable company to Microsoft
Apple took a $6 billion hit to sales during the fiscal fourth quarter due to a nagging global supply chain problem.
Fri Oct 29 2021