by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | International, Malaysia, Perak
Malaysia’s automotive sector is undergoing a profound structural evolution, pivoting from half a century of traditional vehicle assembly toward high-value, tech-centric global supply chain creation. Driven by MIDA’s strategic focus on technology transfer and local...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | International, Malaysia, Perak
Malaysia’s strategic push to evolve from a back-end assembly hub into a front-end semiconductor powerhouse marks a pivotal transition from “Made in Malaysia” to “Made by Malaysia.” Driven by the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) and...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | International, Malaysia, Perak
Malaysia’s industrial property sector in 2026 demonstrates a powerful structural divergence: while representing just 2.1% of overall transaction volume, industrial real estate drives over 14% of national market value. Propelled by global supply chain realignment,...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers’ (FMM) Budget 2027 proposals underscore a vital imperative: shifting Malaysia’s manufacturing sector from low-cost assembly to high-value, tech-driven productivity. By advocating for a tiered SME tax framework, a 3% reinstated...
by Mike Choong | Aug 16, 2026 | International
China’s industrial profit performance highlights a distinct “two-speed” economic trajectory, where robust global demand for advanced technologies cushions lingering domestic softness. While total industrial profit growth moderated to 15.1% year-on-year in...
