AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEconomic Pulse: Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI returned to growth in October, rising to 51 from 49.9 as new orders and output strengthened, though cost pressures persist. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone recorded RM88.83 billion in approved investments from January 2025 to June 2026; 45% has been realised, with 12,796 jobs expected. Food Security: Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid says Malaysia has enough food supplies for at least six months and no emergency stockpiling is needed. Monsoon Preparations: The Education Ministry will arrange safe accommodation for SPM candidates in flood-prone areas, including island students in Terengganu. Sarawak Education: Nearly 30,000 Year Six pupils will receive six free learning books next January to strengthen maths, English and science. Drug Crackdown: Police say a man was arrested at Penang airport with 40kg of cannabis worth RM3.2 million, allegedly bound for London. Penang Probe: Police are investigating an assemblyman over his wife’s allegation of assault; no arrests have been made.
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