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Malaysia is accelerating development of MADANI Recreational Parks, with plans for 1,000 facilities nationwide by 2030. Currently 216 parks are operational, and another 100 are being built this year.
Prasarana Malaysia is completing final agreements for eight transit-oriented development housing projects along LRT corridors, responding to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to develop strategically-located land near transport hubs.
Selangor's Menteri Besar has instructed local authorities to crack down on unauthorized residential settlements in Setia Alam, signalling a renewed focus on preventing illegal land development.
Sabah is investing RM70.6 million to upgrade Jalan Lok Kawi into a four-lane dual carriageway, addressing congestion in the rapidly expanding Lok Kawi-Pengalat-Papar corridor and supporting regional economic growth.
The proposed Kota Damansara data centre development is heading to Cabinet for review following resident complaints and concerns about its placement in a residential zone, with the Sungai Buloh MP citing insufficient community consultation.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has initiated formal land acquisition proceedings to resolve a public access road dispute in Taman Datuk Senu, Sentul, which sits on privately owned land. The process began in February and could take three to four months.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall will spend RM45 million upgrading the Cheras crematorium, adding three new cremation units to handle growing demand from the capital's non-Muslim population.
Jakarta's plan to build romantic 'love lock' bridges over the Cideng River has ignited debate among residents and experts questioning whether aesthetic projects should take precedence over urgent infrastructure needs like pedestrian safety.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has pushed back the deadline for submitting amendments to the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040, giving developers and landowners additional time to prepare their applications.
Penang Island City Council has committed RM900,000 yearly to operate a free shuttle bus service connecting Komtar with Penang Hospital and nearby healthcare facilities, aiming to ease congestion and boost public transport usage.