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A 70-strong European business delegation concluded three days of talks with Malaysian government officials this week, focusing on economic reforms, green transition initiatives, and advancing a proposed EU-Malaysia free trade agreement targeted for completion by 2027.
A Chinese businessman has lost his RM110 million lawsuit against a property developer and marketing firm, after claiming misrepresentation regarding the intended use of 51 luxury residential units he purchased.
Sabah authorities are cracking down on 'Ali Baba' tourism arrangements where foreign nationals control businesses registered under local nominees' names. The practice threatens the state's tourism sector, which contributes 12% to GDP and supports nearly 380,000 jobs.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has initiated proceedings to revoke the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the operator of Network School in Forest City, Iskandar Puteri, following the local authority's cancellation of its business licence.
Cambodia is pursuing a major economic transformation centred on artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, moving away from garment production and tourism. PM Hun Manet outlined the strategy at a Shanghai conference amid growth forecasts of just 3%.
Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia has called on the government to develop a National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national interests while remaining open to global investment and talent.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Ant Group's decision to establish its Global Development Centre in Malaysia as evidence of growing international investor confidence in the country's digital infrastructure and political environment.
Twelve Chinese companies have proposed US$9.2 billion in investments across Bangladesh during PM Tarique Rahman's June visit to China, targeting energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.