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Malaysia's Free Industrial Zones exported RM106.7 billion in the first half of 2026, maintaining robust growth momentum. MITI reported a 9.3% year-on-year increase, with Penang's exports surging 63.1% to RM349.35 billion between January and May 2026.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore's Lawrence Wong are poised to present the long-awaited Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan during December's Annual Leaders' Retreat, marking a significant milestone for the cross-border initiative.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid has outlined potential economic advantages for Malaysia from hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix, citing increased tourism and heightened international visibility as catalysts for foreign investment.
A Maybank officer testified in the High Court that Permodalan Nasional Berhad transferred RM20.3 million to Fashion Valet in 2018, with funds integrated into the company's operational accounts.
The government has pledged to approve data centre projects only after verifying adequate energy and water capacity, prioritising citizen and industrial needs first, Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said.
Thaksin, Yingluck, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to explore investment opportunities and economic development strategies through state asset manager Danantara.