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  "id": 14486401,
  "title": "Chinese investors eye major aluminium investment in Sarawak, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/chinese-investors-eye-major-aluminium-investment-in-sarawak-says-zahid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T16:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/15/chinese-investors-eye-major-aluminium-investment-in-sarawak-says-zahid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed that Chinese investors are showing interest in financing a major aluminium production project at the Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. This investment, which could significantly expand aluminium-based product manufacturing to meet demands from various sectors, is part of a broader strategy to attract investments into rural areas, particularly in high-tech manufacturing.\n\nThe proposed project could provide new opportunities for local employment and technology transfer, Zahid stated during a press conference following a meeting with Chinese investors and business leaders. This visit, which is his third day in China, highlights the Malaysian government's strategy to promote investments outside designated industrial zones, as announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the 2027 budget.\n\nThe Sarawak and investment, trade, and industry ministries will review the proposed investment, which remains subject to approval. Zahid expressed his intention to establish a one-stop center to assist Chinese investors in realizing their plans in Malaysia, aiming to boost job creation, technical skills development, and technological advancements in high-tech sectors through the 'factory teaching' approach.",
  "summary": "The deputy prime minister says the proposed investment will expand production to meet demand from the construction, automotive, and other industrial sectors.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chinese investors eyeing major aluminium project in Sarawak's Samalaju Industrial Park",
    "Investment aims to expand aluminium manufacturing and meet sector demands",
    "Project could boost local employment and technology transfer"
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Chinese Investors Eye Major Aluminium Investment In Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/general-chinese-investors-eye-major-aluminium-investment-in-sarawak",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:14:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chinese investors eye major aluminium investment in Sarawak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/chinese-investors-eye-major-aluminium-investment-in-sarawak",
        "published": "2026-10-14T14:47:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Chinese investors eye major aluminium investment in Sarawak, says Zahid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/chinese-investors-eye-major-aluminium-investment-in-sarawak-says-zahid-14488526",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:10:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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