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News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: How ‘worthless’ water waste is becoming a profitable building material in Penang

News channel or source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/07/19/how-worthless-water-waste-is-becoming-a-profitable-building-material-in-penang/228172
Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026

What was once regarded as little more than waste from water treatment plants is now being transformed into high-value construction materials through ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Industrial demand in Penang on the rise

News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/16/industrial-demand-in-penang-on-the-rise
Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

There is a strong demand for purpose-built industrial facilities in the midst of global supply chain diversification and warehouse automation in Penang.

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Penang draws more than half a million foreign patients, accounts for 45pc of Malaysia’s medical tourism revenue

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/travel/general/penang-draws-more-than-half-a-million-foreign-patients-accounts-for-45pc-of-malaysia-s-medical-tourism-revenue/ar-AA27wS6I
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026

GEORGE TOWN, July 9 — Penang now contributes 45 per cent of Malaysia’s total medical tourism revenue, said ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Netflix's 'The Big Fix' Filming Boosts Penang's Tourism, Creative Economy - Exco

News channel or source: https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/news.php?id=2580565
Published on: Monday 13 July 2026

Penang has strengthened its position as an international filming destination as Netflix's upcoming Hollywood film The Big Fix, starring Mark Wahlberg, is currently being shot at several iconic ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Penang anchors Malaysia’s record RM3.1 trillion total trade in 2025

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/penang-anchors-malaysia-s-record-rm31-trillion-total-trade-in-2025/ar-AA25K7bw
Published on: Tuesday 16 June 2026

Penang accounted for 38.1 per cent of Malaysia’s total exports, followed by Johor (19.8 per cent), Selangor (17.0 per cent), Sarawak (6.4 per cent) and Kuala Lumpur (3.7 per cent).

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Inside Malaysia’s Big Bet On Smarter, AI-Driven Cities

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/malaysia-digital-economy-corporation/2025/10/29/inside-malaysias-big-bet-on-smarter-ai-driven-cities/
Published on: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Malaysia is staking its future on becoming an AI Nation, with AI-powered cities designed to deliver smarter public services, encourage sustainability practices and create more inclusive opportunities.

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Penang Economy Grows 7.3 Per Cent, Records RM130.3 Bln GDP In 2025

News channel or source: https://www.bernama.com/en/region/news.php?id=2576162
Published on: Friday 03 July 2026

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 (Bernama) -- Penang's economy grew by 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) rising to RM130.3 billion from RM121.4 billion in the previous year, driven by the ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Seizing Malaysia’s economic momentum

News channel or source: https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/05/02/seizing-malaysias-economic-momentum/
Published on: Wednesday 01 May 2024

The depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit has prompted economic concerns, but key indicators show promise with inflation declining and unemployment holding steady. Encouraged by the 'China+1' model ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Driving Malaysia’s Digital Opportunities Forward

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/malaysia-digital-economy-corporation/2023/12/04/driving-malaysias-digital-opportunities-forward/
Published on: Monday 04 December 2023

Emerging from the highly successful six-week-long tech extravaganza, the Malaysia Digital Expo 2023 (MDX2023), Malaysia’s reputation as a thriving investment destination and a digital hub linking the ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: MKS Celebrates Opening of Supercenter Factory in Malaysia, Strengthening Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities

News channel or source: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/mks-celebrates-opening-of-supercenter-factory-in-malaysia-strengthening-semiconductor-manufacturing-capabilities-1036266699
Published on: Monday 22 June 2026

MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has opened its MKS Supercenter Factory in Penang, Malaysia. Located on a 17-acre site with approximately ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Penang courts more global productions as Mark Wahlberg filming puts state in focus

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/entertainment/general/penang-courts-more-global-productions-as-mark-wahlberg-filming-puts-state-in-focus/ar-AA27R36R
Published on: Monday 13 July 2026

GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — Penang is stepping up efforts to attract more international film and television ...