Anwar courts Chinese industry leaders with eye on investments in chips, AI and robotics

During a roundtable discussion in Shanghai with leaders from 21 major Chinese companies, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim focused on exploring high-value strategic investments in sectors such as semiconductors, AI, and robotics.

The discussions also covered the potential in electric vehicles, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

Anwar emphasized Malaysia's capacity for growth as a high-value investment hub, backed by its skilled workforce and strategic location.

The meeting highlighted Malaysia's commitment to facilitating investments that promote technology transfer and job creation, amid robust trade relations with China, its largest trading partner.

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 — A roundtable discussion with industry leaders from 21 leading Chinese companies here focused on various high-impact sectors, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, as Malaysia explores high-value strategic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The discussion also touched on the potential of electric vehicles (EVs), battery materials, advanced optics, biotechnology, healthcare, specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing.

“I also heard directly from industry players about their plans and aspirations, including the opportunities they see in Malaysia and the steps needed to realise these investments.

“The Madani Government will continue to facilitate quality investments that bring technology transfer, develop local talent, strengthen the participation of Malaysian companies and create more quality job opportunities,” he said in a post on X following the meeting.

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said Malaysia has a strong foundation to continue developing as a high-value investment and manufacturing hub in the region, supported by a mature industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce, strategic location and strong supply chain networks.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook also participated in the discussion.

China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, with bilateral trade reaching US$113.82 billion (RM456.68 billion) from January to August this year.

Anwar arrived here on Tuesday for a three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou. — Bernama

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在上海与 21 家中国大型企业领导人举行的圆桌会议上，马来西亚总理拿督斯里安瓦尔·易卜拉欣重点探讨了半导体、人工智能和机器人等领域的高价值战略投资。

讨论还涵盖了电动汽车、生物技术和先进制造业的潜力。

安华强调，马来西亚拥有高技能的劳动力和战略位置，具备成为高价值投资中心的增长潜力。

会议强调，马来西亚致力于促进技术转让和创造就业机会的投资，同时与最大的贸易伙伴中国保持强劲的贸易关系。

上海，9月23日——马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣表示，马来西亚正在探索高价值的战略投资，并与来自21家中国领先企业的行业领袖举行了圆桌讨论，重点讨论了半导体、人工智能（AI）和机器人等各种高影响力行业。

讨论还涉及电动汽车 (EV)、电池材料、先进光学、生物技术、医疗保健、特种化学品和先进制造的潜力。

“我还直接听取了业内人士关于他们的计划和愿景的意见，包括他们在马来西亚看到的机遇以及实现这些投资所需的步骤。

“马达尼政府将继续促进高质量投资，带来技术转让，培养本地人才，加强马来西亚企业的参与，并创造更多高质量的就业机会，”他在会后于 X 上发表的帖子中表示。

安华同时也是马来西亚财政部长，他表示，马来西亚拥有坚实的基础，可以继续发展成为该地区的高价值投资和制造业中心，这得益于成熟的产业生态系统、技术熟练的劳动力、战略位置和强大的供应链网络。

投资、贸易及工业部长拿督斯里佐哈里及交通部长陆兆福也参与讨论。

中国已连续17年成为马来西亚最大的贸易伙伴，今年1月至8月双边贸易额达到1138.2亿美元（4566.8亿令吉）。

安华周二抵达此地，将对上海和杭州进行为期三天的访问。——马新社

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