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PM’s meeting with Business Leaders in Malaysia

PM's meeting with Business Leaders in Malaysia

08 Feb, 2026

PM's meeting with Business Leaders in Malaysia

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia. He met with Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group CEO of PETRONAS; Tan Sri Dato' Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad; Dato' Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Berhad; and Dato Pua Khein Seng, Founder of Phison Electronics.

Prime Minister appreciated the growing B2B connections between India and Malaysia and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story. He mentioned the initiatives and reforms undertaken in India in recent years to promote ease-of-doing-business and create a stable, efficient and predictable business and policy environment. He encouraged businesses in Malaysia to explore the opportunities offered by India, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare, among others. In this regard, Prime Minister commended the convening of the 10th India-Malaysia CEO Forum in Kuala Lumpur on 07 February 2026 and expressed optimism that its deliberations will lead to deepening India-Malaysia trade and investment ties.

The industry leaders appreciated the reforms undertaken by the Government of India towards making a Viksit Bharat, and expressed strong confidence in India's growth story. They conveyed their keen interest in increasing their business presence in India by expanding their investment portfolios and exploring joint ventures with Indian counterparts.

Interacted with CEOs from India and Malaysia. The CEO Forum has opened new opportunities in trade and investment for both our nations. pic.twitter.com/DWgIW2YJNI

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2026

Berinteraksi dengan para Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) dari India dan Malaysia. Forum CEO telah membuka peluang baharu dalam perdagangan dan pelaburan bagi kedua-dua negara kita. pic.twitter.com/3FNYjRz6GU

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2026
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