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RUA AlHaram AlMakki

MRCB unit, Saudi developer explore RM22.86bil Mecca transit-oriented project

Partnership with RUA AlHaram AlMakki to study mixed-use development within King Salman Gate, integrating transport, residential and hospitality components

MRCB, RUA AlHaram AlMakki ink MoU for King Salman Gate development

It said King Salman Gate spans approximately 12 million square metres (129.17 million square feet) of gross floor area and is designed as a modern, pedestrian-friendly destination to enhance the pilgrim experience, with capacity for about 900,000 indoor and outdoor praying spaces

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period