Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Sabah's school-based entrepreneurship initiative has recorded over RM1.4 million in sales and RM380,098 in profit during its nine-month run, involving 45 schools competing for top prizes and valuable business experience.
Malaysia's government plans to review import requirements and develop policies aimed at reducing reliance on foreign goods while strengthening domestic industries. The move comes as the nation pursues high-income status through enhanced productivity and innovation.
The World Bank argues that artificial intelligence presents a transformative opportunity for developing nations to achieve rapid economic progress, but only if they tackle power, connectivity, and skills deficiencies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore's Lawrence Wong will unveil the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan at December's Annual Leaders' Retreat, marking a major milestone for the cross-border development initiative.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has urged the incoming Negeri Sembilan government to prioritise business-friendly policies and entrepreneur empowerment, leveraging the state's strategic location and industrial potential to drive regional economic growth.
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari envisions a cross-border economic corridor linking Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, leveraging proximity, aligned governance, and infrastructure to attract investment and strengthen Malaysia's central region competitiveness.
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link is projected to contribute RM80 to RM90 billion to the nation's GDP by 2047, driven by 21 Economic Accelerator Projects designed to unlock economic potential across the east coast corridor.
Penang has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop a comprehensive white paper and strategic blueprint for its proposed Penang International Financial Centre, leveraging the state's electronics manufacturing strength.
MBSB Bank and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority have partnered to channel up to RM1 billion in financing to small and medium enterprises, aiming to accelerate economic development across Malaysia's northern states.
Sarawak's government is exploring whether to launch ASSAR 2, a new investment vehicle that would extend participation in Amanah Saham Sarawak beyond Bumiputera investors to the broader non-Bumiputera population.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's PM Anutin Charnvirakul jointly launched a new road connecting Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex with Thailand's Sadao CIQ Complex, signalling renewed commitment to cross-border economic cooperation and a special economic zone.
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Pakatan Harapan candidate Muhd Najib pledges to accelerate development of Bandar Universiti Pagoh as an economic growth centre, prioritising banking services, healthcare facilities, and SME support ahead of the Johor state election.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has distributed RM25.27 billion in financing to 847,653 entrepreneurs and cooperatives since 2024, with low non-performing rates and accelerated digital lending approvals.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Yong Hui Yi is campaigning to transform Yong Peng from a highway stopover into an economic hub, leveraging its central Johor location and proximity to major development projects to create local jobs and business opportunities.
Pakatan Harapan's Nazri Abd Rahman is championing technical and vocational education to stem youth migration from Simpang Jeram in Johor's state election, leveraging Muar's furniture industry and nearby education infrastructure.
Selangor's economy expanded to RM460.1 billion in 2025, growing by RM28 billion and now accounting for 26.5 per cent of Malaysia's total GDP. The state's 6.3 per cent growth rate outpaced the national average of 5.2 per cent.
Barisan Nasional candidate Yap Zhi Peng is positioning economic growth and youth welfare as central pillars of his campaign for the Mengkibol seat in Johor's July 11 state election.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari has signalled openness to a higher constitutional special grant, contingent on the federal government's financial capacity. Negotiations with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continue within the Malaysia Agreement 1963 framework.
Barisan Nasional's Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah is championing a balanced development model for Mahkota, combining access to high-paying urban employment with affordable countryside living through improved public transport.
Southeast Asian nations are advancing regional cooperation on security and economic development, with Indonesia launching major airport expansion, Thailand addressing southern violence, and Vietnam-China border trade surging on agricultural exports.
The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development has channelled nearly RM3 billion into Bumiputera entrepreneurship programmes since 2023, achieving a 20 per cent sales increase target among participants and expanding business operations across the nation.
Southeast Asian nations are pursuing ambitious development and diplomatic agendas this week. Indonesia deepens defence cooperation with France while apprehending a major fugitive, whilst Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam advance economic and infrastructure priorities.