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Iskandar welcomes 2011 budget allocation
26 OCTOBER 2010, BY NEW STRAITS TIMES
ISKANDAR Malaysia will continue to prosper with a conducive business environment and better infrastructure following the RM339 million allocation as announced in the Budget 2011 recently.
Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) chief executive Ismail Ibrahim (picture) said the allocation was in the right direction as Irda was overseeing various infrastructure developments, in line with its effort to enhance the business environment and provide quality life for the people.
For Johor Baru residents, the most visible on-going highway projects are the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), Johor Baru coastal highway, and upgrading of the Middle Ring Road.
Broadband expansion in Iskandar Malaysia
21 OCTOBER 2010, BY THE STAR
More property development projects in Iskandar Malaysia will be equipped with the high-speed broadband (HSBB UniFi) services within the next two to three years.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) Johor general manager Mohd Roslan Mohd Rashidi said the company would be signing service agreements with 19 more developers in Iskandar until end of next year.
He said they would be joining Mudra Tropika Sdn Bhd and Dynasty View Sdn Bhd who signed similar agreements to provide HSBB network and services for their property buyers.
“Presently, 2,000 premises in Iskandar have access to HSBB UniFi and the figure is expected to increase to 120,000 by 2013,” said Mohd Roslan.
UEM Land courts local investors to help develop Nusajaya
20 OCTOBER 2010, BY THE STAR
Besides targeting foreign investors, UEM Land Holdings Bhd wants to attract more local investors to participate in the development of Nusajaya.
Its Nusajaya project director Zulkifli Tahmali said investors could buy land in Nusajaya and develop it themselves or team up with the company in joint-venture projects.
However, UEM Land would not embark on a project if the potential partner was also involved in property development, he said.
“The best example is our collaboration with Malaysian Biotechnology Corp Bhd (BiotechCorp) in developing BioXCell, a biotech park project,” Zulkifli told StarBiz at the launch of the company’s newest housing project Nusa Bayu here recently.
Government Allocates RM850 Million For Corridor And Regional Development
18 OCTOBER 2010, BY BERNAMA
The government is allocating RM850 million for infrastructure support to accelerate corridor and regional development, focusing on several clusters with specialisation and geographical advantages.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that efforts to develop the corridors will focus on joint venture projects between local and foreign investors as well as high impact industries with competitive advantage.
For Iskandar Malaysia, a sum of RM339 million is allocated, including for construction of highways, development of housing areas, and providing and improving public transportation services.
UniFi for 19 projects in Johor
18 OCTOBER 2010, BY THE STAR
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) will next year sign service agreements with 19 property developers in Johor to provide high-speed broadband (HSBB UniFi) services in their projects.
TM Johor general manager Mohd Roslan Mohd Rashidi said all 19 projects were located within Iskandar Malaysia in greenfield areas where it would be easier to lay the HSBB infrastructure instead of brownfield areas or places that were already developed.
“Presently, 2,000 premises within Iskandar have access to HSBB UniFi and the figure is expected to increase to 120,000 by 2013,” he told a press conference after an agreement signing between TM and UMLand Bhd subsidiary Dynasty View Sdn Bhd for the provision of HSBB UniFi services in Taman Seri Austin.
Iskandar Malaysia tingkatkan tawaran perniagaan
18 OCTOBER 2010, BY BERITA HARIAN
JOHOR BAHRU: Iskandar Malaysia akan terus meningkatkan persekitaran perniagaan serta melakukan reformasi menerusi peruntukan RM339 juta seperti diumumkan melalui Bajet 2011.
Ketua Eksekutif Pihak Berkuasa Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar (IRDA), Ismail Ibrahim, berkata bajet itu satu petanda baik kepada rakyat dalam usaha awal pihak kerajaan untuk meningkatkan kualiti kehidupan rakyat terutama golongan berpendapatan rendah.
Katanya, peruntukan membabitkan pembinaan jalan raya, pembangunan kawasan perumahan serta meningkatkan kegunaan pengangkutan awam berkenaan jelas dapat memberikan banyak manfaat kepada masyarakat umum tanpa mengira bangsa dan agama.
Bajet 2011: Terima kasih diberi tumpuan
18 OCTOBER 2010, BY UTUSAN MALAYSIA
Kerajaan negeri berterima kasih kepada Kerajaan Pusat atas tumpuan yang diberikan terhadap negeri ini dalam Bajet 2011 yang memperuntukkan sebanyak RM6 bilion bagi membolehkan Iskandar Malaysia berkembang mengikut landasan yang ditetapkan.
Menteri Besar, Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman berkata, peruntukan itu membolehkan Iskandar Malaysia memberi tumpuan dari segi pertumbuhan dalam bidang minyak dan gas serta industri hiliran berkaitan.
"Iskandar Malaysia juga mendapat sokongan berterusan dengan peruntukan RM339 juta untuk meningkatkan kemudahan infrastruktur dan pengangkutan awamnya," katanya dalam satu kenyataan di sini, semalam.
Johor happy with allocation
18 OCTOBER 2010, BY THE STAR
Johor thanks the Federal Government for its unwavering support to further develop Iskandar Malaysia in Budget 2011.
Iskandar will receive RM339mil for infrastructure projects such as construction of highways and improve road connectivity within the 2,217 sq km growth corridor.
Apart from the infrastructure projects, the allocation would also be used to develop housing areas as well as provide and improve transportation services.
Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman who is the co-chairman of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the continuous support reflected the Federal Government’s commitment to ensure the success of Iskandar.
HELP, Seri Alam labur RM300j bina kampus
13 OCTOBER 2010, BY UTUSAN MALAYSIA
The biotechnology industry is all set to enter the second phase of the National Biotech Policy from 2011 to 2015, which focuses on bringing scientific discoveries and innovations to market.
"The second phase is the most challenging phase and needs more collaboration with the stakeholders," Malaysian Biotech Corporation (BiotechCorp) chief executive officer Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood said Tuesday.
One of the most critical factors to efforts under the second phase is the commercialisation of Malaysian research and development (R&D), especially on a global scale, he said during a press conference on BioMalaysia 2010.
Biotechnology Industry Ready To Enter Second Phase
13 OCTOBER 2010, BY BERNAMA
The biotechnology industry is all set to enter the second phase of the National Biotech Policy from 2011 to 2015, which focuses on bringing scientific discoveries and innovations to market.
"The second phase is the most challenging phase and needs more collaboration with the stakeholders," Malaysian Biotech Corporation (BiotechCorp) chief executive officer Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood said Tuesday.
One of the most critical factors to efforts under the second phase is the commercialisation of Malaysian research and development (R&D), especially on a global scale, he said during a press conference on BioMalaysia 2010.
