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A Malaysian court has rejected a RM110 million lawsuit filed by a Chinese businessman against a property developer and marketing firm over 51 luxury residential units he claimed were misrepresented for hotel-style accommodation purposes.
Sabah is cracking down on 'Ali Baba' tourism arrangements where foreign operators control businesses registered locally, threatening the state's reputation and economy worth RM12 billion annually.
Johor's Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail has warned that the state government will revoke the operating licence of Network School if violations of law or licensing conditions are found following investigations into the controversial institution.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government does not intervene in management appointments at port operators as long as Malaysian entities maintain at least 51% ownership, citing the Port of Tanjung Pelepas as an example.
Melaka's semiconductor industry has evolved into a RM17.6 billion economic engine over five decades, driven by early foreign investment and government support. Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh warns the state must accelerate investment decisions to remain competitive globally.
ABIM has called on the government to develop a National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect Malaysia's security interests while remaining open to foreign investment and talent, following the Network School controversy in Johor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has credited Ant International's decision to open its first Global Development Centre in Malaysia as evidence of strengthening international investor confidence in the nation's technology sector and governance framework.
Thailand has launched an intensified enforcement drive against foreign nationals operating through local proxies in major tourist destinations. A multi-phase operation across four southern provinces resulted in 96 arrests and investigation of properties valued at 1.671 billion baht.
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment says speculation surrounding the 16th general election is not a primary concern for foreign investors, though political stability continues to influence investment decisions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's policy of maintaining neutrality while engaging all major powers is buttressing investor confidence and catalysing economic growth across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Turkmenistan's decision to award Petronas a stake in a major gas field demonstrates international confidence in Malaysia's economic strength and political stability.
The Kelantan Malay Malaysian Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about foreign nationals exploiting marriages and partnerships with locals to operate businesses while circumventing licensing and tax requirements.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct control of the Eastern Economic Corridor from Deputy PM Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, signalling a strategic shift toward food security and data centre investment rather than traditional heavy industry.