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Alina Batik: Weaving Heritage into Sustainable Growth
Founded under Legasi Sutera Emas, Alina Batik has grown from a small home-based operation in Melaka to an emerging leader in Malaysia’s batik industry. Today, it combines cultural heritage with sustainable practices anchored in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 17 partnerships. Through innovation, inclusive community programmes, and strong governance,…
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Redefining the Role of Accommodation in Malaysia’s Industrial Growth Story
In Malaysia’s industrial corridors—where ambition, innovation, and global opportunity converge—a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking place. It does not begin in boardrooms or on production lines, but in a far more personal space: where workers live, rest, and prepare for the work that drives Malaysia’s economic engine. As Malaysia accelerates its industrial transformation…
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PRINX CHENGSAN’S RM2.6 BILLION INVESTMENT ANCHORS MALAYSIA’S RUBBER VISION IN KEDAH RUBBER CITY
Padang Terap, Kedah – In a powerful demonstration of Malaysia’s growing appeal as a high-value manufacturing destination, Prinx Chengsan Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Prinx Tire (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (PTM) marked a key milestone in Malaysia’s rubber product manufacturing landscape with the ground breaking of its state-of-the-art tire manufacturing facility at Kedah Rubber City (KRC). The ground-breaking…
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Revitalising Malaysia’s Rubber Industry
The rubber industry in Malaysia has long served as a cornerstone of the nation’s industrialisation. Once a global leader in rubber production, the sector now faces heightened challenges due to evolving market conditions and global competition, putting it at risk of becoming a sunset industry. Nevertheless, its deep-rooted expertise and capacity for innovation present a…
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Strengthening France–Malaysia Economic Collaboration Through High-Impact Engagements
MIDA Paris continues to reinforce France–Malaysia economic relations in 2025, leveraging the momentum generated by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Paris. Through strategic engagements, targeted industry dialogues, and facilitation efforts, the office has positioned Malaysia as a competitive and sustainable investment destination for French investment into the Asia-Pacific region.…
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MALAYSIA’S RM285.2 BILLION APPROVED INVESTMENTS IN 9M 2025 UP 13.2% Y-O-Y, DEFIES GLOBAL HEADWINDS, CREATES OVER 150,000 JOBS
Malaysia’s investment performance has proved strongly resilient in a turbulent global environment. The country attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments during the first nine months of 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2% increase year-on-year from the previous year. The 4,874 approved projects span manufacturing, services, and primary sectors. The approvals cover a projected employment creation of…
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Deepening Economic Symbiosis: MIDA’s Strengthened Engagement Strategy with Australia and New Zealand
MIDA is dedicated to bolstering Malaysia’s appeal as a prime destination for high-quality and sustainable investments from Australia and New Zealand. Through targeted engagements, strategic collaborations, and closer policy alignment, MIDA is advancing initiatives that deepen economic ties and foster shared prosperity—anchored in Malaysia’s national industrial transformation agenda and the evolving investment priorities of Australia…
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SITI KHADIJAH : Malaysia’ Modest Fashion Trailblazer Redefining the Textile Industry
Malaysia has steadily emerged as one of the leading players in the global modest fashion industry, reflecting its unique blend of cultural diversity, craftsmanship, and innovative design. Driven by a significant Muslim population and a growing middle class seeking high-quality apparel, Malaysia has successfully nurtured a dynamic ecosystem of designers, manufacturers, and retailers who are…
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ECER: Driving Malaysia’s Rise in Specialty Chemicals Growth
Powering today’s high-tech revolution specialty chemicals are the hidden enablers of innovation. Unlike bulk chemicals produced in large volumes for general use, specialty chemicals are precision-engineered to deliver specific performance outcomes. Leveraging its abundant feedstock and investment-ready infrastructure, the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) is accelerating its move into this high-value segment, positioning itself as…
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Signature Market: Elevating Lifestyle and Wellness Through Homegrown Innovation
Founded in 2014, Signature Market began with a vision to transform healthy living by making wellness products more accessible and affordable to the Malaysian community. From its early days as Signature Snack, the company has transformed into a lifestyle-focused, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brand that now caters to a growing market both locally and regionally.…
