Macquarie Eyes Investments In Malaysia, Says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Global fund manager Macquarie Asset Management has expressed interest in investing across various sectors in Malaysia, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

He said Macquarie, one of the world’s leading investors, sees strong potential in areas such as infrastructure and renewable energy, in line with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP2030) and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).

“Their interest shows that Malaysia remains a top investment destination, particularly in high-technology and green sectors.

“Their commitment further strengthens our efforts to position Malaysia as a sustainable and competitive regional hub,” he said in a post on X.com today.

Tengku Zafrul added that he also held productive discussions with Macquarie on the matter.

“I am confident that collaborations like this will drive economic growth and create more quality job opportunities for Malaysians,” he said.

Separately, Tengku Zafrul said he also met with leading global fund managers, including GIC, UBS and Manulife IM at the Invest Malaysia conference organised by Bursa Malaysia and Macquarie in Singapore.

He said the discussions aimed to promote Malaysia as a neutral and resilient investment hub in ASEAN.

“Among the key highlights we presented were the positive progress of NIMP2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

“We also shared updates on investment inflows, including RM63 billion secured in semiconductor investments. This commitment demonstrates investors’ confidence in our clear policies, which in turn ensure stability for investors,” he said.

-- BERNAMA