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Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry has marked the official start of construction for the RM250 million Politeknik Kota Belud in Sabah, with completion targeted for 2030. The institution will specialise in future-focused fields including green energy, artificial intelligence, and smart agriculture.
Jeli Kelantan Polytechnic has unveiled six solar-powered buggy cars developed by students in a RM300,000 innovation project, marking the first such technology deployment in the state and reflecting growing investment in green energy training.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has instructed Malaysian diplomatic missions to pursue strategic partnerships, promote Malaysian products, and attract foreign investment while advancing the country's green energy transition agenda.
Across Southeast Asia, governments are pursuing divergent strategies on diplomacy, clean energy, and economic development. China strengthens Cambodia ties while Indonesia accelerates its electric vehicle agenda and coastal nations adopt sustainability frameworks.
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has urged Perlis to pioneer green development in Malaysia by leveraging its small size to implement renewable energy and waste management innovations.