In a posting on X, he said these meetings centred on the investment plans of these firms in Malaysia.

Anwar said the AWS delegation, led by its global public policy vice-president Michael Punke, briefed him on the progress of AWS’s RM25.5 billion investment announced last year.

“This investment, which spans 15 years from 2023 onwards, involving the establishment of data centres in Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, is progressing as scheduled,” said Anwar.

Anwar expressed Malaysia’s appreciation for AWS’s investment and strategic collaboration in advancing the digital transformation ecosystem, encompassing cloud computing, Internet of Things, 5G and artificial intelligence.

He stressed the significance of staying abreast with technological advancements to remain competitive globally.

Subsequently, the prime minister welcomed Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi and a delegation accompanied by UAE ambassador to Malaysia Mubarak Saeed Ahmed Burshaid Al Dhaheri.

Masdar, a UAE-based clean energy company, discussed progress on investment proposals in partnership with local businesses in several states over the next decade.

Anwar highlighted the importance of such strategic partnerships and investments in line with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap objectives, aiming for a progressive shift in the country’s energy infrastructure.

He expressed optimism that these meetings would foster additional investment opportunities, job creation and economic growth, benefitting all parties involved.