Mega Infrastructure: How much should we spend to make it worthwhile?
Siva Shanker, CEO of Estate Agency at Rahim & Co., delves into the intricate decision-making process behind investing in mega infrastructure projects. These ambitious undertakings, from expansive transportation systems to large-scale energy facilities, hold the promise of economic transformation and enhanced quality of life. However, determining the optimal investment requires a careful balance of immediate costs against long-term benefits and societal impacts.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Public can apply for small infrastructure projects directly to Economy Ministry - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said the people no longer need to go through layers of application process which normally takes a long time to be approved.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Melaka-Dumai Link: What's at stake for Melaka''s biodiversity?
The development of Melaka should not be carried out at the cost of its biodiversity, says a marine biologist.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Padang Terap to be developed to boost border trade - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government plans to undertake several infrastructure projects, including road construction.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Malaysia, Thailand agree to expedite implementation of infrastructure projects at border - Fadillah
Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to expedite the implementation of infrastructure projects especially at the border to enhance trade activities and relations between the people of the two countries.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Government allocates RM6.4 billion for infrastructure projects in Kelantan - Fadillah
The government has allocated RM6.4 billion for the implementation of 54 infrastructure development projects in Kelantan, said Senior Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Pan Borneo Highway, catalyst for Sabah east coast tourism
Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah is a high-impact infrastructure project which is a dream of Sabah residents to have proper roads.
Sat Nov 06 2021
ACGF plays crucial role in boosting ASEAN green development - MoF
The ACGF provides the impetus needed by AMS to bridge the viability gap for green infrastructure projects in the ASEAN region.
Fri Oct 29 2021
People's infra projects to be developed fully to spur economy - Wee
The govt will ensure that people's infrastructure projects can be fully developed to bring more economic benefits to the nation, Wee said.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Jumpstart big ticket infrastructure projects to boost economic growth - Economist
Malaysia could see greater economic expansion if it jumpstarts mega infrastructure projects post pandemic, says Aida Aris.
Tue Aug 10 2021
RM17 bln from COVID-19 fund to be spent on wage subsidy scheme, other projects
A total of RM17 billion from the COVID-19 Fund will be spent mainly on the Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP), small-scale infrastructure projects, SMEs soft loan and food security.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Construction sector to expand 13.9 pct in 2021 - MOF
The construction sector is expected to bounce back with a 13.9 per cent growth next year on account of the acceleration and revival of major infrastructure projects.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Public can scrutinise MRT Putrajaya line modifications from tomorrow
The statement explained that the modifications are the result of a cost rationalisation exercise by the government for mega infrastructure projects in 2018.
Wed Sep 16 2020
Overpriced KVDT2 tender to be reopened - Wee
Ka Siong said the open tender would be in the interest of optimising the use of public funds for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Sat Aug 29 2020
RM64.87 bln allotted for 11MP infra projects in East Coast, Dewan Rakyat told
A total of 1,301 infrastructure projects valued at RM64.87 billion have been implemented in the peninsula's East Coast states of Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu under the 11th Malaysian Plan.
Tue Jul 28 2020