Malaysia Approved Investments Reach RM218.5 Billion in 1H 2026: What the Numbers Show
Malaysia approved RM218.5 billion of investments in the first six months of 2026. The headline number is large, but the more useful story is where the…
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Malaysia Manufacturing Sales Rise 9.1% in July 2026, Led by E&E
Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded RM177.3 billion in sales in July 2026, with electrical and electronics products again setting the pace. Export-oriented industries remained the largest contributor,…
Data Centres and Cloud Account for RM95.8 Billion of Malaysia’s 1H 2026 Approved Investments
Data-centre and cloud-computing projects accounted for almost RM96 billion of Malaysia's approved investments in the first half of 2026. The scale shows how quickly digital infrastructure…
Why E&E Remains Central to Malaysia’s Manufacturing Growth in 2026
Electrical and electronics is not just another manufacturing category in Malaysia. It connects factory output, exports, approved investment, semiconductor policy and high-skilled employment - making it…
Malaysia’s July 2026 Trade Hits Record Highs as E&E Exports Surge
Malaysia recorded new monthly highs for trade, exports and imports in July 2026. Electrical and electronic products were the biggest force behind the surge, but the…
Selangor and Johor Lead Malaysia’s 1H 2026 Approved Investment Destinations
Selangor and Johor together accounted for more than half of Malaysia's approved investment value in the first half of 2026, but the two states are attracting…
Malaysia’s Semiconductor Push Moves Beyond Assembly and Test
Malaysia built its semiconductor position on manufacturing, assembly and test. Its current strategy is to keep those strengths while adding IC design, advanced packaging, equipment, R&D…
What Is Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy?
Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy is designed to turn an established manufacturing base into a deeper technology ecosystem with stronger local companies, higher-value activities and more skilled…
How Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry Fits Into the Global Chip Supply Chain
Malaysia is often described as a semiconductor hub, but that phrase can hide what the country actually does. Its strength is built around a broad electronics…
Malaysia’s 2026 Economic Outlook: Growth Drivers and External Risks
Malaysia entered the second half of 2026 with strong domestic demand, investment and exports, but the outlook still depends on a global environment shaped by trade…
How Data Centre Investment Is Reshaping Malaysia’s Digital Infrastructure
The data-centre boom is changing more than the technology sector. It is influencing grid planning, industrial land, water management, fibre connectivity, renewable-energy demand and the type…
Malaysia EV Industry Explained: Manufacturing, Charging and Policy
Malaysia's EV market is moving from an import-and-adoption story toward a broader industrial ecosystem involving local models, assembly, components, charging infrastructure and policy incentives.