Kuala Lumpur | RBN News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met several prominent business leaders of Malaysia, underscoring India’s emergence as a key global investment destination and acknowledging the growing role of Malaysian companies in the “Indian growth story.”
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According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister appreciated the strengthening business-to-business (B2B) ties between India and Malaysia, as well as the increasing interest of Malaysian corporations in expanding their footprint in India.
Meetings with Top Industry Leaders
During the interaction, PM Modi met:
- PETRONAS President and Group CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik
- Berjaya Corporation Berhad Founder Vincent Tan Chee Yioun
- Khazanah Nasional Berhad Managing Director Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir
- Phison Electronics Founder Pua Khein Seng
In his meeting with PETRONAS CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik, the Prime Minister discussed ways to deepen energy cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy, clean fuels, green hydrogen, and green ammonia. Officials noted that PETRONAS has maintained a three-decade-long presence in India, spanning LNG, petrochemicals, and emerging green energy solutions.
Strong Investor Interest in India
Vincent Tan expressed Berjaya Group’s intent to further expand its presence in India’s services and consumer sectors, while Pua Khein Seng highlighted Phison Electronics’ interest in participating in India’s rapidly growing technology and innovation ecosystem, particularly in the semiconductor sector.
Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, representing Khazanah Nasional, described India’s economic transformation as significant and identified the country as a high-potential market for long-term investments.
Reforms and Future Opportunities
PM Modi briefed the business leaders on key reforms and policy initiatives undertaken by India in recent years to improve ease of doing business and create a stable, transparent, and predictable investment environment.
He encouraged Malaysian companies to explore opportunities across sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. The industry leaders, in turn, welcomed India’s reform measures and expressed confidence in the country’s sustained growth trajectory.
According to the MEA, the business leaders conveyed their keen interest in expanding investments, forming joint ventures, and increasing long-term engagement with Indian partners.
CEO Forum and Trade Outlook
The Prime Minister also interacted with CEOs from both India and Malaysia, noting that the India–Malaysia CEO Forum has opened new avenues for bilateral trade and investment.
PM Modi commended the successful convening of the 10th India–Malaysia CEO Forum in Kuala Lumpur on February 7, 2026, and expressed optimism that its discussions would further strengthen economic and commercial ties between the two countries.
