JBIC commits to enhancing Japanese investments in Malaysia - PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has expressed its commitment to enhancing existing investments by attracting more Japanese investors to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

In a post on his official Facebook page today, the prime minister said that JBIC, a Japanese government-owned institution, is currently actively discussing investments with local companies in various industries.

Earlier, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, received a courtesy visit from a JBIC delegation led by its chairman and special advisor to the Japanese government, Tadashi Maeda.

"I emphasised the importance of strengthening the friendship and close cooperation between Malaysia and Japan to explore more high-quality investments.

"This is to ensure that investment cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, is realised for the benefit of the people," he said.

During the meeting, Anwar revealed that they also exchanged views on green energy development, renewable energy, and the energy market.

The discussions also included the construction of data centres and investments in the digitalisation industry.

-- BERNAMA