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As of September 2025, the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has realised RM58.39 billion in investments across the region, creating nearly 16,000 job opportunities. Kedah accounts for RM14.94 billion of these realised investments, generating 2,566 jobs to date.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the achievement was based on data released by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), reflecting investors’ confidence in the stability of the state administration and its economic development direction.

According to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), in 2024, Penang’s E&E sector accounted for 45% (RM7.8 billion) of total approved manufacturing investments, and in 1H2025, it rose to 53% (RM6.6 billion).

The platform, developed by its subsidiary CIDB Digital Sdn Bhd, was launched by CIDB Malaysia chairman Datuk Yusuf Abd Wahab in conjunction with the organisation’s 25th Silver Jubilee celebration here today.

Overall, the semiconductor industry is establishing itself as a vital part of Malaysia’s economy, accounting for about 40% of the country’s E&E exports. Its stability and growth support the overall national economic momentum, which in turn underpins a more resilient property market, particularly the industrial segment.

Gamuda Bhd shares fell to an 11-month low on Monday (March 9), dropping 6.3% to RM3.89 in early trade after the group reported weaker-than-expected first-half earnings on March 6.

On Feb 26, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, reportedly stated in the Dewan Rakyat that local councils in Peninsular Malaysia “have no authority to take action against abandoned vehicles within strata-titled properties — unless the Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) formally requests it”.

A feasibility study on proposed amendments to the Federal Capital Act 1960 to allow local government elections (LGOs) in the capital, including the election of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, is expected to be completed by the end of this month.