03 Jun

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA RECORDED RM9.33 BILLION COMMITED INVESTMENTS FOR QUARTER 1 2018 Optimistic to achieve 2025 investment target

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) today announced that Iskandar Malaysia had recorded committed investments of RM9.33 billion in the Quarter 1 of 2018, bringing the total cumulative committed investments to RM262.43 billion from 2006 until 31 March 2018. Of this total, 59% or RM153.54 billion represent investments that have been realized. To date, local investors had contributed RM160 billion (61%) to the total cumulative committed investments while the balance RM102 billion (39%) were contributed by foreign investors. The top five countries with [...]

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27 Mar

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RECEIVE INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON ISKANDAR MALAYSIA BUS RAPID TRANSIT (IMBRT)

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, TUESDAY, 27 MARCH 2018: The first Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IMBRT) information booth was officially launched today by Johor State Executive Council for Public Works, Rural and Regional Development, YB Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni bin Hj Mohammad at Larkin Sentral. This initiative is dedicated to give the Rakyat the information and updates on the IMBRT project, leading up to its operations in 2021. The display will be in Larkin Sentral from 27 March till 31 December 2018. [...]

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27 Mar

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA GEARING TOWARDS HIGH INCOME NATION: Memorandum of Cooperation between IRDA and Crescendo International College to strengthen talent supply in the region

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, TUESDAY, 27 MARCH 2018: Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and Crescendo International College (CIC) today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation under the Iskandar Malaysia Professional Certification (IMPC) programme to produce more accounting professionals through CIC’s Future Accounting Professional (FAP) programme at Amari Johor Bahru Hotel. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive of IRDA indicated that the partnership between IRDA and CIC is indeed very innovative and effective. “Through this collaboration there are more opportunities and options in the career path [...]

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16 Mar

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA TO HIGHLIGHT IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW URBAN AGENDA AT THE 9TH WORLD URBAN FORUM – Focus of showcase will be on Urban Observatory, Smart City, Low Carbon Society and Social Development Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 FEBRUARY 2018, SUNDAY: Iskandar Malaysia is making its first appearance at the 9th World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur, from 7 to 13 February, highlighting its various internationally recognized initiatives in the field of urban development since its inception more than a decade ago. “The World Urban Forum is an event of global proportion and this year’s theme of ‘Cities 2030 – Cities for All: Implementing the New Urban Agenda’ makes it the perfect platform for Iskandar [...]

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16 Mar

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA MAKING FURTHER INROADS IN REALISING SMART CITY INITIATIVES IN LINE WITH CDPii – MOUs for Data Sharing and Urban Observatory

KUALA LUMPUR, SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018: The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) earlier today inked two Memorandums of Understanding for initiatives in data sharing and urban observatory during The Ninth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This move sets the momentum for Iskandar Malaysia to be a Smart City. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive of IRDA indicated that Iskandar Malaysia made further inroads in realizing our smart city plans consistent with the Government’s acknowledgement [...]

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16 Mar

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA FORGES AHEAD TOWARDS BECOMING “SMART CITY” BY YEAR 2025

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, MONDAY, 5 MARCH 2018: Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) launched the Smart City Iskandar Malaysia (SCIM) Recognition Guidelines today, as it forges ahead in realising the region as a Smart City by 2025. In line with the economic corridor’s enhanced Comprehensive Development Plan (CDPii), the Smart City Iskandar Malaysia (SCIM) Recognition Guidelines is published to provide clear guidance on the usage of ‘Smart’ related recognition in Iskandar Malaysia, and meet current and future pressing needs for the developers [...]

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16 Mar

NOMINATIONS FOR THE ISKANDAR MALAYSIA SOCIAL HERO AWARDS (IMSHA) 2018 NOW OPEN

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, THURSDAY, 15 MARCH 2018: The nominations for the Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards (IMSHA) 2018 were officially opened after its launch at Iskandar Regional Development Authority’s office, today. Now in its fifth year, the IMSHA2018 awards aim to identify, recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations and social movements which have made significant contributions to society through impactful and meaningful community services. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive of Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) said that Iskandar Malaysia is now in its [...]

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22 Jan

PUBLIC WELCOMES BRT SYSTEM FOR ISKANDAR MALAYSIA

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, 17 JANUARY 2018, WEDNESDAY: In preparation for commencement of construction of Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IMBRT) in 2019, IMBRT have started with a series of engagements to keep the public informed of the project and its development. Community Outreach has begun post launch, targeted at community leaders, local authorities and agencies as well as the public, and will be ongoing well into construction phase. IMBRT was launched by Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun [...]

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30 Nov

Iskandar Malaysia Recorded Rm244.46 Billion Cumulative Committed Investments As At Quarter 3 2017

Iskandar Malaysia Recorded Rm244.46 Billion Cumulative Committed Investments As At Quarter 3 2017 - Optimistic To Achieve Its Investment Target By End Of This Year ISKANDAR MALAYSIA , THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 201 7 : Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) today announced that Iskandar Malaysia had recorded total cumulative committed investments of RM244.46 billion from 2006 until 30 September 2017. Of this total, 54% or RM131.09 billion represent investments th at have been realized. To date, local investors had contributed RM1 49 [...]

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13 Jul

5Th Iskandar Learning Festival Aims To Develop Talents Through 22 Workshops Across 13 Days

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, THURSDAY, 13 JULY 2016: The 5th Iskandar Learning Festival will happen from 15 to 28 July and is expected to develop talents and pull in crowds from all walks of life through 22 exciting and informative workshops and activities throughout the 13-day festival.  “Talent development is one of the key focus in Iskandar Malaysia as we want the people in the region to “grow” hand-in-hand with the physical development here. Through the Iskandar Malaysia Human Resource Blueprint, we [...]

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