2027 Budget to boost northern region's semiconductor, AI Investments
GEORGE TOWN: The 2027 Budget is expected to strengthen Malaysia's northern corridor as a hub for high-value investments, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.
The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) welcomed the budget announcement, saying its focus on technology, innovation, talent development and industrial growth would support the region's economic development.
Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) chief executive Datuk Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan said the Budget aligned with the NCER Strategic Development Plan 2026-2030, which prioritises high-value industries, human capital development, inclusive growth and competitiveness.
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