Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has engaged with 15 United States Fortune 500 companies, including Airbnb, Amazon, Amazon Web Services, Boeing, ConocoPhillips and Kimberly-Clark, to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) to Malaysia.

During the meeting, Anwar took the opportunity to share the Madani economy framework, supported by the New Industrial Masterplan 2030, the National Energy Transition Roadmap and the 12th Malaysia Plan mid-term review.

These policies outline the direction towards achieving the national development goals.

“I also appreciate the positive feedback and constructive inputs shared by these companies," he said on Facebook.

The prime minister who is in New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly said the US has been Malaysia’s third-largest trading partner since 2015.

In terms of investments, Malaysia’s manufacturing sector received FDI amounting to RM1.84 billion (US$395 million) from the US in the first six months of 2023, creating 1,558 jobs.

“I hope that Malaysia will attract more new investments from US corporate giants,” he said.

The finance minister noted the role of councils and chambers of commerce.

This includes the US-Asean Business Council and the United States Chamber of Commerce as a medium between the government and the business community.

He said this will drive the successful implementation of government initiatives that ultimately benefit the people.

- Bernama

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