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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes Penang can become a leader in Bumiputera economic participation, countering perceptions of weakness with data showing stronger performance than most Malay-majority states.
Samsung Electronics has eliminated hundreds of positions at its US consumer electronics operations in New Jersey and Texas ahead of relocating its Americas headquarters to Plano. Most affected workers received relocation offers, though others were terminated.
The newly operational LRT3 Shah Alam Line is reshaping student mobility at UiTM Shah Alam, with free fares available until end of July. Higher Education Minister Zambry announced the parallel launch of a RM20 million Semiconductor@UiTM initiative.