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An explosion at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing plant in India's Gujarat state has claimed nine lives, with six others injured. The incident has reignited concerns about workplace safety standards across India's fireworks sector.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry and MITI are studying proposals from the plastics industry to address challenges stemming from global supply chain disruptions affecting manufacturing operations.
Intel is pouring €5 billion into upgrading its Irish manufacturing campus to ramp up production of advanced AI and computing chips, signalling confidence in Europe's tech ambitions and adding several hundred jobs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed MITI and the Economy Ministry to work directly with manufacturers grappling with supply chain pressures, following a National Economic Action Council meeting focused on bolstering the manufacturing sector's resilience.
The National Economic Action Council will examine proposals from the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association addressing cost structures and competitiveness challenges amid global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material expenses.
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Malaysia has installed 6,416 public EV chargers nationwide as of May 2026, comprising 2,143 DC fast chargers and 4,273 AC units. The government is accelerating infrastructure development and strengthening local supply chains.
RT Pastry Holdings has obtained JAKIM halal certification for its main production facility in Seri Kembangan, covering cakes, pastries, and bakery items. The certification is valid until 2028.
Malaysia's Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing has appealed to the US to adopt a measured approach to proposed Section 301 tariffs on imports, warning that blanket duties risk punishing ethical manufacturers and disrupting established trade relationships.
Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy has attracted more than RM85 billion in approved investments through December 2025, with nearly 70 percent already materializing. The government is simultaneously building a skilled workforce to support semiconductor and AI industries.
Malaysia has rolled out 23 initiatives under its Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 to reduce reliance on imported halal ingredients. The multi-phase programme focuses on R&D, MSME financing, and domestic production of critical components.
Malaysia and the European Union have completed negotiations on five chapters of their free trade agreement, with both sides targeting completion by 2027. The fourth negotiating round concluded in Kuala Lumpur this month.