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flag Penang saw RM22.4 billion in manufacturing investments in 2025, a 29% rise, driving job growth and ranking third nationally.

flag Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments in 2025, a 29% rise from 2024, ranking third nationally and accounting for 17% of Malaysia’s total, driven by strong foreign and domestic investment. flag The projects, mostly in electronics, machinery, and chemicals, are expected to create over 24,000 jobs. flag While the ongoing Middle East conflict has triggered emergency monitoring at Penang Port due to shipping disruptions, no major impact on commodity exports has been observed yet, though rising logistics costs remain a concern. flag Meanwhile, Malaysia’s industrial output rose 5.9% in January, and China continues advancing AI integration in manufacturing.

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