Despite increase in number of cracks in buildings, damage had small impact with no effect on building integrity, says Ahmad

Efforts to address shortage already underway via TVET programmes, says Nanta

This year sees 41 projects, upgrades at RM26 million, says Nanta

Many faced nighttime problems requiring proper lighting, other measures, says Nanta

Former Negeri Sembilan Public Works Dept director succeeds Masri Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Works Ministry (KKR) will include the involvement of independent auditors as a new component in highway maintenance contracts starting next year.

NIBONG TEBAL, July 14 — Education Ministry (MOE) personnel are advised not to join motivational programmes, organised by external entities, that do not have clear content.

JERLUN, July 8 — The government will look into a proposal to install guardrails and street lights along Jalan Sungai Korok in Jitra, where a recent tragedy claimed the lives of six family members, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — A total of 12 out of 41 health facility construction projects scheduled for this year under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been completed as of June 16, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — A former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department (JKR) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project.

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 — A Public Works Department (JKR) director of a certain state will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow in connection with a corruption case involving the receipt of bribes from several contractors linked to government maintenance projects.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The site of the tragic accident, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students yesterday, has been identified as one of the key sections of the East-West Highway (JRTB) slated for upgrading, with RM55 million allocated for improvements this year.

TUARAN, June 10 — Allegations that the road at the scene of the accident that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students early yesterday morning was damaged with potholes are untrue, said Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The dedicated bus lane along Jalan Ampang will be extended to cover the evening peak hours starting Monday (May 19), operating from 4.30pm to 7pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal GOMBAK, May 9 — RM50,000 has been allocated to upgrade the junction at Taman Bersatu and Jalan RP to Jalan Rawang (FT01) to reduce the risk of accidents caused by illegal U-turns. [caption id="attachment_400379" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rawang state assemblyman...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Forensic investigations at the site of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, have not yet begun due to the unstable ground structure in the area, said Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SUBANG JAYA, April 4 — The preliminary report on the gas pipeline explosion along Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights is expected to be completed within two weeks, said Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan. The report will be presented after soil stabilisation...

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SUBANG JAYA, April 4 — The preliminary report on the gas pipeline fire incident along Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights, which destroyed a row of houses in the area, will be announced in the evening. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the explanation would be...

SEREMBAN, March 21 — All road maintenance work that requires lane closures on highways will be halted from March 24 to April 7 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

PUCHONG, Dec 16 — The construction of a disaster simulation site for the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) at Pulau Meranti is expected to be completed by February 2025, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.