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Malaysia's investment ministry is evaluating mechanisms for an electric vehicle levy to fund nationwide charging infrastructure, carefully weighing fiscal constraints against the need to avoid burdening consumers.
Malaysia's government will approve data centre projects only when energy and water capacity can sustain both resident and industrial demand, Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to addressing long-neglected healthcare facilities and water supply problems in Rengit, framing infrastructure improvements as essential for Johor's standing as a developed state.
Malaysia's Islamic Religious Department has moved to dispel fears that a new Federal Territory cemetery development involving a private company signals the beginning of commercialised burial services, pledging full government control.