CIMA Offers RM590,000 Grant To Advance Eco-friendly Marine Concrete Research

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd (CIMA) has allocated a grant of RM590,000 to advance research on eco-friendly marine concrete solutions.

ICW Borneo 2025 Paves The Way For ASEAN’s Construction Future

KUCHING, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo 2025 was officially launched today at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, marking a key milestone for East Malaysia and the ASEAN region as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship.

ICW Borneo 2025 Marks A New Chapter In Construction Excellence – Works Minister

KUCHING, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo 2025, which commences today, marks a new chapter in showcasing industry excellence and bringing together key players to explore new ideas and technologies.

GCCA Unveils Maiden Carbon Rating System For Cement And Concrete

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

Cahya Mata Bags RM550 Mln Design And Build Contract For Convention Centre In Kuching

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd’s 51 per cent owned subsidiary, CMS Land Sdn Bhd, has won a RM550 million design and build contract from the Sarawak state government to develop the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching II at Muara Tebas District, Kuching, Sarawak.

LPPB Raises Concern Over Rising Construction Material Costs

KOTA KINABALU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Sabah Housing and Urban Development Authority (LPPB) today raised concerns over surging prices of construction materials such as cement, bricks, fertilisers and timber, which have recorded significant increases since January.

Thai Central Bank Lowers Key Policy Rate To 2 Pct Amid Economic Slowdown

BANGKOK, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 2.25 per cent to 2.00 per cent, effective immediately, in a bid to stimulate economic growth.

ICW, BuildXpo 2025 Aims To Reach RM700 Mln In Sales This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Following a successful year generating RM654 million in sales, the International Construction Week (ICW) and the Malaysia International Building and Construction Industry Exhibition (BuildXpo) 2025 aim to achieve a projected sales target of at least RM700 million this year.

AFA Eyes Annual Growth Of 2-3 Pct Driven By Strategic Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- AFA Infrastructure and Development Sdn Bhd (AFA) is targeting annual revenue growth of two to three per cent, driven by strategic infrastructure projects and a consolidated operational structure aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s transportation network.

MIZU Paint Eyes To Be Leader In Sustainable Construction Materials

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIZU Paint aims to be a leader in sustainable construction materials that embeds its technology into any sector needed for climate change mitigation strategy.

MITI To Unveil Report On China’s Iron And Steel Overcapacity Impact - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.

APEC 2024: PM Anwar Advocates For Global South, Non-Traditional Alliances For Equitable Growth 

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of strengthening cooperation within the Global South, calling for the harnessing of non-traditional alliances with a clear emphasis on fostering equitable growth and development.