AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIP & Place-Based Development: Malaysia is pushing a Sabah Intellectual Property Development Plan 2026–2030, aiming to build an IP ecosystem around protection, valuation, and IP-linked financing, with new geographical indications for products like highland crops, seaweed, and handicrafts. Policy & Ownership Rules: In Malaysia, DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng is urging PM Anwar to roll back a new 50% Bumiputera equity requirement for buyers of GLC/GLIC properties above RM20m, warning it could spread to other policy tools. Foreign Investment Signals: Qatar says non-Qatari company registrations jumped 66% in Q1 2026, with commercial registrations up 18.5%, as it markets itself as a regional trade and investment hub. Politics With Real Estate Stakes: Cyprus is heading into a parliamentary vote that could shift legislative power and policy direction amid economic pressure, migration and corruption concerns. Local Housing Friction: Ireland’s “two narratives” on housing—more building versus affordability strain—are colliding with reports of rising evictions after rent-rule changes.
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