◉ HEADLINES

special economic zone

Forest City aims to be main transport hub for special economic, financial zones

Improvements to routes to key locations in Johor, the Second Link, and to Kuala Lumpur, as well as readiness to participate in potential mega projects such as the KL-Singapore high-speed rail

LRT, second RTS a better solution for Johor’s immediate needs — Boo Cheng Hau

The High Speed Rail project needs better planning and more prudence before implementation

New MM2H rules: reduced deposits and age limits for special economic zone applicants

They must only be 21 years old, deposit US$65,000 in Malaysian bank, half of which can be withdrawn under certain conditions after approval

Johor-Singapore SEZ: federal, Johor govt to hold talks to fine-tune policies

The federal government will hold a meeting with the Johor state government to streamline several policies to ensure that the creation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will be expedited, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. 

◉ Popular

Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor