AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJohor Rapid Transit Greenlit: Malaysia’s Cabinet has approved a long-awaited RM10b rapid transit project for Johor Bahru, Transport Minister Anthony Loke saying it’s timed to support the RTS Link coming in 2027 and that interim traffic plans are being readied. JS-SEZ Pitch: PH’s Saifuddin Nasution calls the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone proof of the Madani government’s “economic strategy”, citing JS-SEZ as driving 66% of Johor’s investments over the past year while promising upgrades to border connectivity and management. Regional Energy Pressure: With the Strait of Hormuz still under strain, analysts warn the Philippines’ inflation risk could push BSP to tighten harder if the Middle East conflict drags on. Singapore Angle: Singapore’s Mufti has set Hari Raya Haji for May 27, and a separate local story flags tougher penalties for illegal pigeon-feeding in HDB estates. Markets/Tech Watch: Data-centre operator DayOne is reportedly weighing a dual listing in Singapore and the US, while fuel-price shocks continue to disrupt international flights.
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