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The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing endorses blending selected GST mechanisms into the existing SST system, arguing that input tax credits would eliminate tax-on-tax effects and ease cost pressures on businesses.
Britain's economy is demonstrating tangible benefits from the artificial intelligence revolution, with the information and communications sector driving nearly half of second-quarter growth and business investment in computer hardware reaching near-record levels.
Twenty-five companies have signalled interest in the Penang Climate Mitigation Fund, with five applications under review. The RM20 million initiative aims to help manufacturers adopt cleaner energy practices.
Malaysia and Australia are deepening cooperation in rare earth elements and critical minerals, with plans to develop domestic neodymium magnet manufacturing capabilities and exchange technical expertise.
Two directors of a caster wheel manufacturing company have been charged in George Town with seven counts involving RM193,306.28 in unpaid sales tax and penalties, highlighting ongoing enforcement against tax non-compliance.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry and Economy Ministry to engage with manufacturers struggling under global supply chain pressures and escalating operational costs.
The Kedah Department of Environment is conducting continuous air quality monitoring following a major industrial fire in Lunas that destroyed four factories early Monday morning, with no casualties reported.
Nine workers died and six were injured in an explosion at an unlicensed firecracker factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Saturday. The facility's owner was arrested, while federal and state authorities announced compensation packages.
Malaysia's manufacturing federation is pushing back against proposed US tariffs linked to forced labour, arguing blanket duties could unfairly penalise responsible exporters and destabilise critical supply chains.
Johor immigration authorities arrested a Malaysian HR officer and 80 foreign nationals during enforcement operations at two Larkin factories, uncovering breaches in hiring protocols and document verification.