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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad warns Langkawi has achieved only 50% of its potential nearly 40 years after becoming a duty-free zone, risking irrelevance against stronger regional competitors.
Malaysia's Penang International Logistics Aeropark will expand significantly to enhance air cargo capacity in the northern region. Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the MAHB-led project will create a comprehensive air logistics complex with operations expected by 2029.
The 88 Captains organisation in Penang has distributed over RM1 million in scholarships to 44 students from five institutions, while launching programmes linking education with industry needs and addressing mental health in schools.
Indonesia's Finance Ministry moves to majority control of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, while the region advances on trade agreements, rural development, and skill-building initiatives across multiple nations.
Sabah is poised to acquire a 40 per cent stake in a floating liquefied natural gas project following an upcoming agreement with Petronas, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced, marking increased state participation in oil and gas ventures.
Thailand will launch tender bidding in December for eight civil works contracts covering the second phase of its joint high-speed railway project with China, extending the network from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai across 357 kilometres.
Ipoh's selection to host MATTA Connect 2026 underscores Malaysia's strategy to distribute tourism growth beyond established hubs, with international buyers experiencing Perak's diverse attractions firsthand.
Vietnam has unveiled an ambitious child protection programme running through 2030, targeting reductions in violence and child labour while strengthening legal frameworks and inter-agency coordination across government sectors.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is advocating for deeper cross-border collaboration between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan to establish a new economic corridor strengthening Malaysia's central region competitiveness through aligned investment networks and integrated infrastructure.
A RM11.5 million upgrade to Kelantan's Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant will nearly double its capacity to 80 million litres daily, delivering more reliable water supply to 34,000 account holders across three districts starting September.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has stressed that nations cannot succeed through resources and talent alone, declaring that strong institutions, transparent governance, and accountable leadership are fundamental to serving citizens effectively and preventing state failure.
South Korea aims to establish a massive chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030, but the project's enormous power and water requirements are triggering fierce local opposition and infrastructure challenges that could delay its development.
Sarawak's new state-owned airline AirBorneo has launched operations with its maiden flight to Kuala Lumpur, positioning itself as a solution to persistently high airfares that have long frustrated travellers across the state.
India's space sector is entering a new era as private company Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The industry has grown to $8.4 billion since opening to private investment in 2020.
The Malaysian government has greenlit 46 development initiatives worth RM207 million aimed at stimulating economic activity in the Pasir Puteh parliamentary constituency, capitalising on proximity to the East Coast Rail Link corridor.
The government has approved 46 development projects totalling RM207.2 million for Pasir Puteh constituency in Kelantan, focusing on downstream industrial infrastructure to support the East Coast Rail Link cargo operations and regional economic growth.
Perlis expects between 5.5 and 6 million tourist arrivals this year following the reopening of the Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service, which had been suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
An International Labour Organisation study reveals nearly 80 million workers across ASEAN face some exposure to generative artificial intelligence, though widespread job losses remain unlikely so far. The region shows uneven preparedness for AI disruption.