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Approved investments mostly from existing businesses expanding operations, says Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul added that Malaysia recorded 5,310 approved projects in 2023, which could generate 130,000 jobs.  

Over 85% of approved manufacturing projects implemented, says Tengku Zafrul

More than 85% of the manufacturing projects approved from 2021 to 2023 have been implemented to date, led by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry and its agency the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

Budget 2024: reshaping the economy with specific support for manufacturing – Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers congratulates the unity government for striking a fine balance between fiscal discipline and helping the rakyat to cope with the high cost of living while strengthening the foundation for medium-term growth.

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

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The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’