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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of close collaboration between Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak in driving the state's economic growth, innovation and inclusive development agenda.
Selangor's Menteri Besar envisions a new economic corridor spanning Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, leveraging geographic proximity and aligned governance to attract investment and create jobs across the central region.
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link is expected to contribute between RM80 and RM90 billion to the country's GDP by 2047, supported by 21 Economic Accelerator Projects designed to unlock development along the 665-kilometre corridor.
Sarawak's new state-owned airline, AirBorneo, commenced operations with its inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur, positioning itself as a solution to longstanding complaints about high airfares in the state while driving regional economic growth.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has launched SParK 2026, an ambitious initiative backed by RM2.25 billion in financing from Permodalan Nasional Bhd, aimed at strengthening Bumiputera entrepreneurship and business competitiveness across Malaysia.
Melaka is investing RM129 million to build a 12-kilometre road linking Kuala Linggi International Port to Ayer Molek, aiming to strengthen the state's port connectivity and logistics operations by 2029.
The Sejahtera MADANI initiative in Perak has distributed RM2.3 million to 2,000 beneficiaries and received an additional RM3 million allocation to expand support for entrepreneurs, low-income earners, and high-achieving students.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to fast-track adoption of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, highlighting the drone sector's potential to drive innovation and economic competitiveness as the global UAV market approaches USD55 billion by 2030.
Johor Umno has called on the federal government to cut red tape and accelerate major development initiatives in the state, backing recent directives from Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim to revitalise economic growth.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has stressed that a data-driven approach underpinned by artificial intelligence will be essential to implementing Malaysia's 13th Plan successfully, calling for deeper integration across government agencies and the private sector.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the nation to concentrate on attracting foreign investment in artificial intelligence and quantum computing rather than engaging in political disputes, emphasising these technologies are crucial for Malaysia's competitive future.