Malaysia, UAE eye stronger bond in renewable energy
Malaysia secured investment commitments amounting to 40.6 billion RM (8.6 billion USD) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in sectors such as renewable energy, aerospace, and logistics as the result of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to the Persian Gulf country which concluded on October 7.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: Bernama)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia securedinvestment commitments amounting to 40.6 billion RM (8.6 billion USD) from theUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) in sectors such as renewable energy,aerospace, and logistics as the result of Malaysian Prime Minister AnwarIbrahim’s visit to the Persian Gulf country which concluded on October 7.
Among them was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU)between the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Abu DhabiFuture Energy Company PJSC-Masdar for renewable energy projects in Malaysiawith a capacity of up to 10 gigawatts worth 8 billion USD.
Other investment commitments include 450 million USD in thelogistics sector and 150 million USD in the aerospace sector.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: Bernama) 
