AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEngineering & AI Investment: Segula Technologies says Malaysia can take on higher-value engineering work now done in India, and plans to set up a global engineering centre in Malaysia by end-2026, hiring Malaysians and using AI to support car, aerospace, energy and advanced manufacturing. PM Industry Outreach: PM Anwar met DRB-Hicom, Segula, AWL Agri Business and Motherson in New Delhi, stressing MADANI support for quality investments and high-value jobs. AI Governance Push: AI Malaysia will prioritise an AI Governance Bill and a Malaysia AI Safety Institute, and coordinate the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030. Semiconductor Cooperation: Anwar and Modi discussed deepening semiconductor collaboration via integrated supply chains, talent and investment, plus faster export facilitation. Regional Trade & Renewable Energy: Malaysia’s Economy Minister highlighted renewable energy and connectivity cooperation under IMT-GT, including ASEAN Power Grid efforts. Selangor Investment Momentum: Selangor reported RM70b approved investments by June, led by services and manufacturing, with confidence to push targets higher. Agri Exports & Halal: Vietnam’s Dak Lak eyes halal markets (including Malaysia) but cites certification and standards knowledge gaps as key barriers. BRICS Culture & Heritage: BRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for protection and repatriation of cultural heritage and raising nuclear safety concerns.
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