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A catastrophic explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad has claimed nine lives and injured six workers. Indian authorities have launched investigations and announced financial relief for victims' families.
Malaysia's Economy and Investment ministries have been tasked with reviewing proposals from the plastics industry as the sector grapples with ongoing global supply chain challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed MITI and the Economy Ministry to work with manufacturers struggling under global supply chain pressures, with particular focus on the plastics industry that underpins multiple sectors.
Penang-based adhesives manufacturer GB Bond Holdings has received Bursa Malaysia's approval to list on the ACE Market by the third quarter of 2026, planning to raise capital for regional expansion and capacity upgrades.
Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy has attracted more than RM85 billion in approved investments through December 2025, with significant progress in workforce development and smart factory adoption across manufacturing sectors.
The Johor Immigration Department has taken into custody an HR officer and 80 foreign nationals discovered during enforcement operations targeting illegal employment at manufacturing facilities in the Larkin industrial zone.