The ever-changing global dynamics present an opportunity for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to reassess its role, vision, and responsibilities. As the Asean Summit in Jakarta approaches, the region faces an imperative: to shape its destiny in a manner that’s cognizant of its diverse challenges, from human rights to climate change. The new Asean vision must rise to meet these challenges head-on.
The Maharani Energy Gateway project, with a total investment of US$2 billion (RM9.45 billion), to be built in Muar, Johor, is set to promote Malaysia’s green energy initiatives further and boost the country’s trade and investment opportunities with Chinese companies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
The first phase of the National Flood Forecast and Warning Programme (PRAB), despite its whopping RM129 million development cost, is ineffective in warning people about floods.
Ocean Sunshine Bhd, which has taken over project management of the littoral combat ships’ construction, is not a shell company and is fully owned by the Finance Ministry, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
