AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoad Safety Reform (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Cabinet agreed in principle to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 so courts can order road offenders to pay compensation to accident victims or their next of kin, alongside moves to strengthen the demerit points system (KEJARA). Port Governance (Malaysia): Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government doesn’t interfere with port-company management appointments as long as Malaysians keep at least 51% ownership, responding to questions around MMC Ports Holdings. Rural Mobility Pilot (India): BikeWo Green and Yubhas Renewables are validating solar-assisted electric three-wheelers for rural and semi-urban last-mile use, with plans to support rural entrepreneurship and skills. Airport Solarisation (Malaysia): Gentari deployed a 3.1MWp solar PV system at KLIA2 to power gateway@klia2 operations, cutting emissions by about 3,310 tonnes CO2e annually. Freight/Shipping Outlook (Malaysia): CIMB kept an “overweight” view on Westports, expecting 4.5% YoY container volume growth in 2026 as congestion eases and Ocean Alliance services support transshipment. Road Infrastructure (Hungary): Hungary’s road authority started repairs at 80 sites covering 250km, citing poor condition across much of the network. Rail Project Halt (Kenya): A court stopped construction of the Sh11.5b Riruta–Ngong commuter railway project and ordered a fresh tender. EV Trucks (Ghana): Chinese firm Zonda Tec Ghana unveiled Sinotruk EV dump trucks assembled in Ghana to support cleaner construction fleets. Water/Utilities (UK): Anglian Water’s East of England hosepipe ban cut demand by 9% as dry conditions persist. Ride-hailing Safety Probe (Philippines): Senator Mark Villar filed a resolution to investigate attacks on TNVS drivers and push for stronger protections and coordination.
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