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Thai police arrested 13 foreign nationals in Hua Hin as part of an expanding crackdown on companies using Thai nominees to hold high-value properties for foreigners. The operation targeted 33 suspect firms valued at approximately 300 million baht.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's diplomatic visits to Kazan and Ashgabat have yielded major energy security agreements with Russia and Turkmenistan, positioning Malaysia to benefit from long-term oil and gas supplies while supporting economic objectives.
Thailand has arrested 67 foreigners across southern tourist provinces in a coordinated enforcement drive against illegal property ownership networks. The operation uncovered land and business assets valued at 1.671 billion baht.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has characterized Petronas's acquisition of a stake in one of the world's largest Turkmenistan gas fields as evidence of global investor confidence in Malaysia's political stability, national unity, and economic fundamentals.
Austrian semiconductor firm AT&S has committed RM9.4 billion to build a major manufacturing plant in Kulim, Kedah, marking a significant boost to Malaysia's chip production capabilities and international investor confidence.