Pahang continues to strengthen its position as an emerging economic hub, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) driving connectivity, industrial growth, and new investment opportunities. 1. ECRL Nears Final Stretch and Economic Catalyst The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has reached 87% progress across Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Terengganu is the fastest segment…
Malaysia’s property market in 2025 is underpinned by steady economic growth, low inflation, and a wave of infrastructure projects opening up new growth corridors. While urban centres like the Klang Valley continue to attract attention, other regions are quietly preparing for their next phase of development. Pahang and the rest of Malaysia’s East Coast are among those regions entering a…
Pahang is charting steady progress, with advancing infrastructure, strengthening its tourism appeal, and unlocking new economic opportunities. The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is 86% complete, with Phase 1 due by December 2026 and full operations expected in January 2028. Spanning 665 km, it will cut Gombak–Kota Bharu travel from seven hours to just four, while catalysing investment, boosting trade…
Source: ecns.cn (Article) Mazlim Husin, chief commercial officer of Kuantan Port, has personally seen how Chinese investments have transformed Kuantan — the capital city of the state of Pahang, which is located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. For Mazlim, the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park, or MCKIP, has “changed the landscape of the whole industrial development in Kuantan”. The…
Source: The Star (Article) AS MALAYSIA and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year, their partnership continues to yield tangible benefits, especially in infrastructure development. At the heart of this cooperation is the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), a strategic hub supported by the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and Kuantan Port. Together, these initiatives are driving regional…
Source: The Star (Article) KUANTAN: Kuantan Port’s prospects are underpinned by projects such as Alliance Steel (M) Sdn Bhd’s second expansion phase, the establishment of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd (KPC) chief financial officer Chan Weng Yew said Alliance Steel contributes…
Source: en.people.cn (Article) In the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, trucks loaded with construction materials shuttle back and forth, while cranes and bulldozers operate on both sides of the roads. New projects are under rapid development, creating a dynamic and bustling atmosphere. “The park continues to draw robust investment interest, with an increasing…
Source: The Star HONG KONG: Kuantan Port chief commercial officer Mazlim Husin has personally seen how Chinese investments have transformed Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang. He said the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park, or MCKIP, has “changed the landscape of the whole industrial development in Kuantan”. The park opened in 2013 and is located in the East Coast Economic Region….
Source: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/1104346/pahang-records-highest-average-hotel-occupancy-rate-75pc A file pic showing tourists visiting BOH’s tea plantation in Cameron Highlands. – NSTP file pic KUANTAN: Pahang recorded the highest average occupancy rate of hotels at 75 per cent for the first six months of this year. State Unity, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Leong Yu Man said the average occupancy rate saw a 2.5 per cent…