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A total of 202.3 hectares of land have been reclaimed at Silicon Island since reclamation works began in September 2023, marking progress in the ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Penang draws 285,400 medical tourists, RM601.8m revenue in first half of 2026
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 30 — Penang received about 285,400 medical tourists and generated RM601.8 million in medical ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Penang Continues To Drive National Economy, Records Investments Totalling RM63.96 Bln In 2025
GEORGE TOWN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to serve as a driver of the nation’s industry and sustained its growth momentum by recording RM63.96 billion in approved investments last year, ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Southeast Asia's third-richest country builds artificial ‘Silicon Island’ to expand chip industry
Malaysia is building a 2,300-acre artificial island off Penang to expand its chip industry, potentially adding hundreds of billions of dollars to its economy and creating 220,000 jobs by 2050.
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Malaysia’s Economic Turn Around Under The Leadership Of Anwar Ibrahim
15 March 2024, Hamburg: Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, stands in the lobby of the Hotel Atlantic Hamburg. Photo: Marcus Brandt/dpa (Photo by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Structural Issues Within The Malaysian Economy: Vital Issues For The 13th Malaysian Plan – Analysis
Economists often talk about the Malaysian economy as if it is a homogenous entity. The failure to understand the complexities of the economy can lead to ineffective policy decisions and economic ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Seizing Malaysia’s economic momentum
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: Malaysia may review 5G coverage measurement to include economic hubs, says Fahmi
BUTTERWORTH: Malaysia may review how 5G coverage is measured to include economic hubs such as ports, railway lines and highways, instead of focusing solely on populated areas, says Communications ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Batik Air marks inaugural Batam–Penang flight, advancing northern Malaysia’s tourism and medical travel potential
The new direct route is designed to make it easier for Indonesian patients and their families to access Penang’s healthcare facilities, strengthening the state’s growing medical tourism industry.
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Find Out Why Penang Is Asia’s Most Exciting Emerging Region
Anchored by the historic city of George Town, the Malaysian state is a melting pot of influences in one of the most picturesque places on the planet.
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Malaysia’s Penang Island to get first winter charter flight from Poland in November
Penang Island in Malaysia will receive its first-ever winter charter flight from Poland on Nov 5, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Economy: Driving Malaysia’s Digital Opportunities Forward
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 ...