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Britain's economy is experiencing measurable benefits from the worldwide artificial intelligence expansion, with the technology sector contributing substantially to recent growth and companies substantially increasing computing hardware spending.
Penang's newly launched Climate Mitigation Fund has drawn interest from 25 companies seeking green financing, with five applications currently under assessment. The RM20 million programme aims to help manufacturers meet rising global carbon demands.
Malaysia and Australia are strengthening cooperation in rare earth elements and critical minerals, with plans to develop domestic neodymium magnet manufacturing capabilities as part of broader bilateral strategic partnership.
Two directors of a Penang-based caster wheel manufacturer were charged in Sessions Court today with seven counts related to unpaid sales tax and penalties totalling RM193,306.28, highlighting ongoing enforcement of Malaysia's goods and services tax obligations.
Malaysia has attracted RM10.5 billion in Japanese electrical and electronics investments between 2021 and 2025 through 46 approved projects expected to generate 9,009 jobs, alongside RM1.79 billion in digital infrastructure commitments.
Boustead Holdings aims to nearly triple its revenue to RM30 billion within five years, focusing on defence industry development, military project leadership, and the Batu Cantonment commercial hub project in Kuala Lumpur.
Indonesia's export competitiveness is under strain from US tariff measures and rival nations securing better terms. Business leaders warn that domestic cost reduction and strategic trade negotiations are essential to maintain market share.
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.