{
  "id": 6896148,
  "title": "Selangor’s investment hits RM70b by June as services, manufacturing sectors lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/selangors-investment-hits-rm70b-by-june-as-services-manufacturing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T08:30:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/09/12/selangors-investment-hits-rm70b-by-june-as-services-manufacturing-sectors-lead/234959"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor's investment has reached RM70 billion by June, with the services and manufacturing sectors leading the way, according to Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han. The two sectors accounted for the majority of the RM70 billion in investment value recorded as of June this year. Ng expressed confidence that Selangor can achieve the RM80 billion target within the next few months after officiating the factory and central workshop of logistics vehicle company Steelbro in Telok Gong. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was quoted as being optimistic that the investment value in Selangor could surpass RM100 billion, citing positive momentum and investment trends. Close cooperation between the state government, Invest Selangor, and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is credited with attracting high-quality investments to the state. The Selangor Budget 2027 is being discussed with university professors and stakeholders to ensure it is focused on the development of the state. Selangor is described as Malaysia's gateway to the world, boasting a strong logistics sector and an ambition to move up the value chain in manufacturing and engineering.",
  "summary": "PORT KLANG, Sept 12 — The services and manufacturing sectors were the highest contributors to investment value in...",
  "key_points": [
    "Selangor's investment hits RM70 billion by June, led by services and manufacturing sectors.",
    "Services and manufacturing sectors accounted for majority of RM70 billion investment value."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mfl-hits-back-at-pan-gon-over-selangors-48-hour-fixture-controversy",
        "published": "2026-09-12T04:06:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}