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Perak has reached a record RM15.2 billion in investments while maintaining a fourth consecutive budget surplus of RM85 million, with 10.1 million tourist arrivals reflecting the state's economic resilience under the Unity Government.
Tan Sri Darshan Singh Gill, former president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and Malaysian National Cycling Federation, has been conferred Thailand's Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn in recognition of his lifelong service to cycling development across Malaysia and Asia.
MATTA Connect 2026 in Ipoh proves that world-class tourism events can succeed outside Malaysia's capital, aligning with the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign's goal to distribute tourism growth more equitably across the nation.
Sabah's government expects new water infrastructure in Papar to resolve chronic shortages affecting three districts by the end of 2024, with plants becoming operational in the coming months.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated a new government office in Manchester called No10 North, positioning it as a centre for economic growth and regional devolution. The move signals Westminster's commitment to shifting power away from London.
South Korea's push to establish a major AI chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant obstacles from local communities concerned about enormous power and water demands.
Sarawak's newly launched state-owned airline AirBorneo aims to tackle persistent complaints about high airfare costs while improving air connectivity and supporting economic development across the state.
Penang has enlisted PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop a comprehensive strategy for establishing a Penang International Financial Centre, positioning the state as a regional technology-driven financial hub.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof welcomed AirBorneo Airways' inaugural flight from Kuching to KLIA Terminal 1, with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on board. The state-owned airline will operate twice-daily services with fares starting from RM375.
India's burgeoning private space industry is reaching a critical inflection point as Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch the nation's first commercial orbital-class rocket before August 4, signalling accelerating momentum in a sector valued at $8.4 billion.
MBSB Bank and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority have partnered to deliver RM1 billion in financing to support SMEs across Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak, targeting export-focused businesses in high-growth sectors.
The government has greenlit 46 development projects worth RM207.2 million for Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, emphasising downstream industrial growth linked to the East Coast Rail Link cargo operations.
Pahang's new RM30 million youth and sports complex in Kuantan will open to the public in August after completing trial operations. The facility features a main hall, gymnasium, courts, and specialised areas.
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Japan commits US$42.8 million for Cambodian civil servant scholarships, Indonesia launches its first domestically-built satellite in January 2027, and the Philippines extends e-Visa access to Nordic nations as Southeast Asia accelerates development across education, space, and digital infrastructure.
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Malaysia and Thailand reopen the Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service on July 9 after a pandemic-induced closure. The route aims to strengthen cross-border tourism cooperation involving three UNESCO Global Geopark sites and boost economies on both sides.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's pivotal role in advancing Malaysia's rural agenda, with July 6 now designated as World Rural Development Day.
Senggarang's sitting state assemblyman Mohd Yusla Ismail is campaigning for re-election on a platform of expanded affordable housing for young families and strategic development of the district's underutilised beach destinations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the proposed expansion of KEJORA is intended to coordinate regional development rather than acquire land, citing the agency's strong 98.3% project success rate.