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Sultan Idris Education University is considering a partnership to develop a private specialist hospital in Tanjong Malim, aimed at serving its growing international student and staff population while supporting the region's transformation into a knowledge city.
AirBorneo has launched its inaugural jet operations with a Kuching-Kuala Lumpur service, marking a significant expansion for the Sarawak government-owned carrier following its acquisition of MASwings operations.
Sabah's youth entrepreneur initiative has distributed RM21 million to nearly 7,000 young business owners since 2022, fostering ventures from hydroponic farms to bakeries and cosmetics lines across the state.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has stressed that nations require robust institutions and accountable leadership to thrive, regardless of their natural resources or talented populations. Good governance demands transparency, rule of law, and a political culture that channels disagreement through legitimate institutions.
South Korea's push to establish a major semiconductor hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant resistance from local communities over the massive infrastructure demands needed to power and supply water to the planned chip factories.
Andy Burnham takes office as UK Prime Minister, pledging the most significant political and economic reforms in four decades, targeting regional decline and centralised governance.
The contractor for Sabah's Pan Borneo Highway Work Package 11 has submitted a recovery plan to address a 32-day delay in construction. The RM167.48 million project aims to complete by September 2026, with officials targeting a reduction to just 14 days behind schedule by August.
Sarawak's new state-owned carrier AirBorneo launched its inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur on July 20, promising more affordable and transparent air services. Deputy PM Fadillah Yusof sees the airline as key to addressing ticket cost complaints and strengthening regional connectivity.
Penang has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop a White Paper and strategic blueprint for its proposed International Financial Centre, leveraging the state's strengths in electronics manufacturing to create a technology-driven financial hub.
Cambodia is pursuing an ambitious pivot toward artificial intelligence and high-tech manufacturing to revive economic growth, moving away from traditional sectors like garments and tourism as it faces slower expansion and mounting employment pressures.
MBSB Bank has partnered with the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority to deploy up to RM1 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises across Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak, targeting export-oriented businesses and high-growth sectors.
Kelantan's Chicha 2 Water Treatment Plant, a RM54.98 million facility in Pasir Hor, will commence operations in September, providing treated water to over 13,000 consumers across five localities while reactivating thousands of dormant accounts.
Egypt's ambitious El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project is progressing steadily towards its 2028 deadline for connecting the first reactor to the national grid, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during talks with Russian nuclear officials.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has instructed multiple government departments to urgently tackle challenges facing fishermen in Pasir Gembur, Tanjung Bidara, following a site inspection of the new fishermen's complex project.
Pakatan Harapan will release its manifesto for Johor's July 11 election, promising to address the state's stark development disparities and rebalance economic growth beyond Johor Bahru's dominance.
India is preparing to launch its first bullet train service in 2027, marking a major milestone in decades-long infrastructure modernization. The initial 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor using Japanese Shinkansen technology represents a transformative shift for Asia's second-largest economy.
Japan has tripled its departure tax to 3,000 yen per person and raised foreign visitor visa fees fivefold, effective July 1. The measures aim to manage overtourism and fund regional tourism initiatives while reducing passport fees for Japanese nationals.
The Sultan of Pahang has urged higher education institutions, particularly those in the state, to establish scholarship programmes for students from Tioman Island, citing Institut Jantung Negara University College's initiative as a commendable example.