{
  "id": 18262012,
  "title": "Daiso’s largest global distribution centre in Pulau Indah a vote of confidence in Malaysia, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/daisos-largest-global-distribution-centre-in-pulau-indah-a-vote-of-18262012",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T05:58:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/05/daisos-largest-global-distribution-centre-in-pulau-indah-a-vote-of-confidence-in-malaysia-says-anwar/242055"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 5, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Daiso's new largest global distribution centre (GDC) in Pulau Indah, Selangor, is a vote of confidence in Malaysia's economic stability, infrastructure, and long-term potential. The retail giant's investment reflects Malaysia's ability to leverage its strategic location, port infrastructure, and skilled workforce to attract companies looking to strengthen their global supply chains. Anwar highlights that Daiso's decision to establish its GDC in Pulau Indah highlights the country's strategic importance as a regional supply chain and logistics hub. The 1.2 billion ringgit facility spans an area of [XX] square metres, making it the largest warehouse for Daiso globally, surpassing its earlier location in Hiroshima, Japan.",
  "summary": "PORT KLANG, Nov 5 — The decision by Japanese retail giant Daiso to establish its largest global distrib...",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] Anwar wants more Malaysian-made products on Daiso shelves worldwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/updated-anwar-wants-more-malaysian-made-products-on-daiso-shelves",
        "published": "2026-11-05T04:18:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PM eyes global export opportunities for Malaysian products through Daiso's RM1.2b hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/pm-eyes-global-export-opportunities-for-malaysian-products-through",
        "published": "2026-11-05T07:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}