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Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim has called on local companies to emphasise value, innovation, safety and quality to bolster the Malaysian brand's global competitiveness and transition from 'Made in Malaysia' to 'Made by Malaysia' positioning.
Malaysia's surging high-tech investment is creating abundant employment opportunities for science and technology graduates, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang, who highlighted RM185 million in joint government-industry funding for advanced packaging capabilities.
Selangor has committed RM500,000 to develop its drone technology sector, including upgrades to the Droneport-1000 facility. The initiative aims to position the state as a regional hub for unmanned aircraft systems and related technologies.
Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, aiming to build technology literacy in remote and rural communities across the state.
Malaysia's Food and Drinks Malaysia exhibition aims to exceed last year's RM1.081 billion in sales, buoyed by rising international participation and industry confidence despite supply chain disruptions and escalating food prices.
Malaysia's largest Islamic youth organisation has called on the government to develop a comprehensive National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national interests while remaining open to global investment and talent.