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Sabah's PROTUNE school entrepreneurship programme has generated over RM1.4 million in sales and RM380,098 in profit during its nine-month run, involving 45 schools with 15 reaching the final stage.
Malaysia's Tourism Ministry has reaffirmed Temasya Orang Kedah as a permanent fixture on Kedah's tourism calendar, drawing record crowds and strengthening domestic travel patterns across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to increase government funding for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia in the upcoming budget, reinforcing the administration's focus on economic empowerment for low-income households and women entrepreneurs across the nation.
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Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan leadership is campaigning on nearly two terms of administrative achievements and economic growth, positioning themselves as a development-focused alternative to promises-based politics ahead of Saturday's state election.
Negeri Sembilan's incoming government must embrace business-friendly policies to empower local entrepreneurs and position the state as a competitive economic hub, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Indian Muslim Transformational Framework 2030 as a comprehensive development blueprint for Malaysia's 800,000-strong Indian Muslim community, positioning it as integral to the Malaysia MADANI agenda while mobilising RM50 million for scholarships and enterprise digitalisation.
Selangor's Menteri Besar proposes deepening economic ties with Negeri Sembilan to create a competitive regional corridor, leveraging proximity and aligned governance to attract high-value industries and employment.
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link is expected to deliver RM80 to RM90 billion in cumulative GDP contributions by 2047, driven by 21 Economic Accelerator Projects and strategic logistics hub development along the 665-kilometre corridor.
Twenty-eight entrepreneurs, brand founders and business leaders were honoured at the G Forty Top 40 The Eight Selections Award 2026 ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, organised by G Media Asia with support from Media Prima OMNiA.
Cambodia formalises AI cooperation while Indonesia accelerates green energy plans. Myanmar develops coastal management strategy; Singapore intensifies drug enforcement. Regional leaders balance development with sustainability.
MBSB Bank and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy RM1 billion in financing aimed at boosting small and medium enterprises across the northern economic zone.
Melaka's semiconductor industry has expanded into a RM17.6 billion economic engine over five decades, with Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh emphasizing the state's strategic location, skilled workforce, and RM14.68 billion in 2025 investments as key drivers.
Langkawi Development Authority is collaborating with Malaysia's Finance Ministry and Customs Department to tackle double taxation affecting local SMEs, aiming to boost their competitiveness beyond the island.
Bhutan is deploying financial incentives to reverse a dramatic population decline, offering families $105 monthly per third child as young people flee abroad. Officials warn the trend threatens economic sustainability.
Regional governments pursue infrastructure upgrades and anti-corruption efforts. Cambodia modernises civil services, Myanmar inaugurates renewable energy, while Indonesia and Thailand tackle graft cases.
With four days until Johor's state election, Pakatan Harapan's Maharani candidate Muhammad Taqiuddin is prioritising young voters through targeted engagement on employment and business opportunities.
The Pakatan Harapan candidate for Yong Peng in Johor's July 11 state election wants to transform the town from a highway rest stop into a vibrant economic centre leveraging logistics, modern agriculture, and support services.
Barisan Nasional's Mengkibol candidate Yap Zhi Peng is prioritizing youth employment and economic growth ahead of Johor's July 11 state election, leveraging his municipal council experience.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has rejected assertions that development remains concentrated in certain areas, arguing that the state's economic transformation plan ensures equitable growth across all districts.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development has allocated nearly RM3 billion to strengthen Bumiputera entrepreneurship since 2023, targeting sales growth and business expansion across the nation.
The Johor Jaya state constituency race showcases competing approaches to development, with PH's Lee Wern Yiing emphasizing young voter engagement and economic opportunities, while BN's Chan San San leverages a decade of community service and local infrastructure plans.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to accelerate the adoption and development of drone technology, arguing the move is essential for strengthening the nation's position in the global economy.
Twelve Chinese companies have proposed US$9.2 billion in investments across Bangladesh's energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors, signalling deepening economic ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to urgently develop its drone and unmanned aerial vehicle industry, citing the sector's potential to drive innovation and economic growth as the global UAV market approaches USD55 billion by 2030.
Across Southeast Asia, governments are prioritizing strategic partnerships and economic development. Indonesia deepens defense cooperation with France while arresting a major fraud fugitive, Myanmar expands honey exports, the Philippines advances infrastructure projects, and Singapore implements road safety improvements.