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EPMB has inaugurated a major automotive components facility in Tanjong Malim through its joint venture with China-based Sanly Auto Parts, targeting annual production of 480,000 chassis module sets for Proton vehicles.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is mobilising comprehensive support for 541 Panasonic employees facing retrenchment, including income protection, skills training, and job placement assistance through a coordinated approach with labour and social security agencies.
Malaysia's trade ministry is intensifying efforts to support the electrical and electronics sector, particularly semiconductors, to preserve the nation's standing in global technology supply chains amid intense international competition.
Japanese companies have committed RM10.5 billion to Malaysia's electrical and electronics sector between 2021 and 2025, with 46 projects expected to generate 9,009 jobs and boost high-value manufacturing capabilities.
The Selangor state government will convene with workers affected by Panasonic's factory closure next week to explore financial support and alternative employment pathways as the electronics manufacturer winds down television production operations.
Malaysia's Free Industrial Zones exported RM106.7 billion in the first half of 2026, showcasing resilience amid global trade uncertainty. The sector grew 9.3% in 2025, with Penang leading regional performance through electronics and semiconductor dominance.
Indonesia risks losing US market share to competitors facing lower tariffs and cheaper production costs, prompting calls for domestic reforms and targeted trade negotiations focused on preserving existing exemptions.
Melaka has documented 277 workplace accidents causing permanent and temporary disabilities in the first half of 2026, alongside three fatalities. Authorities emphasise employer compliance and collaborative safety efforts.
Western automakers have significantly reduced reliance on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles for European markets following the EU's 2024 tariff regime, with production shifting back to the continent.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry and MITI have been tasked with reviewing proposals from the plastics industry as the sector grapples with global supply chain disruptions and sourcing difficulties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Malaysia's trade and economy ministries to collaborate with manufacturers struggling with global supply chain disruptions and cost inflation, with particular focus on the plastics industry.