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Malaysia's Free Industrial Zones achieved RM106.7 billion in exports during the first half of 2026, demonstrating sustained economic momentum. MITI confirms FIZs remain critical drivers of investment, employment and regional trade competitiveness.
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Malaysia's economy is expanding at 5.8% with low unemployment, yet state-level political turmoil intensifies as coalitions fracture. The disconnect between economic data and voter sentiment mirrors patterns seen under Biden and ahead of Malaysia's 2018 election.
Malaysia stands to gain substantial economic benefits from hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Deputy Prime Minister Zahid pointing to surging tourist arrivals and enhanced international visibility as catalysts for attracting fresh investment capital.
A Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur heard testimony about two fund transfers amounting to RM20.3 million from Permodalan Nasional Bhd to FashionValet, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says aligned governance between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan could establish a new economic corridor, leveraging shared infrastructure and technology hubs to attract investment and create jobs.
Sarawak is exploring the creation of ASSAR 2, a new investment vehicle designed to extend the state's popular Amanah Saham Sarawak scheme to non-Bumiputera residents, widening economic participation.
Former Thai prime ministers Thaksin, Yingluck, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra held investment discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, focusing on asset management and long-term economic development opportunities.
Kyrgyzstan has formally inaugurated the Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory, a new financial hub designed to attract Malaysian and international investors into Central Asian and broader Eurasian markets with substantial tax incentives and legal protections.
REDtone Digital has committed RM13 million to medium-term notes issued by a Berjaya Corporation subsidiary, seeking higher returns on internal funds through a RM500 million MTN programme.