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Malaysia's government-linked investment companies have tripled their domestic capital deployment to RM20.3 billion in 2025 under the GEAR-uP reform programme, part of a five-year drive to unlock RM120 billion for socioeconomic development and industrial advancement.
The Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project in Kuala Lumpur has finished its RM9.6 million renovation, joining 22 other completed projects. The work is part of a RM300 million government programme to systematically upgrade all 61 PPRs in the capital.
Across Southeast Asia, governments are prioritising digital transformation and infrastructure modernisation. Indonesia targets 100 Mbps internet speeds nationwide while Laos integrates postal services regionally. The Philippines accelerates military upgrades amid West Philippine Sea concerns.