Don T Underestimate Technological Advancement Talent In Malaysia Says Pm

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim taking a photo with some of the UK-based Malaysians at a dinner in London last night. (Bernama pic)
LONDON: Malaysians overseas have been reminded not to underestimate the technological advancement, expertise and talent available back home.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this is because global investors have continued to acknowledge the tech mastery available in Malaysia as many of them reinvest after years of doing business there.
Citing Infineon Technologies AG, which is Germany’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, Anwar said they had recently invested a further €6 billion (RM28 billion) as they consider Malaysia to have the level of expertise, technology and talent they need.
Anwar said this in reply to a question during a dinner with over 700 Malaysian diaspora here last night.
He added that there are about 140,000 foreign students pursuing education in universities in Malaysia due to its high standards.
Anwar said Malaysian companies such as YTL, Eco World, Sime Darby and TNB are also doing well in the United Kingdom and managed to win projects through open tenders mainly due to their technology and the people they have.
Anwar also said Malaysians studying in the UK or other nations can remain and work in these respective countries to gain experience and acquire new technologies.
“In fact, the public services department (JPA) is thinking of letting their scholars stay and learn if they are not urgently required back home,” he said.
US, China relations in second Trump administration
Meanwhile, asked about US president-elect Donald Trump, who is due to be sworn in on Jan 20, Anwar said Malaysia can navigate any political or economic uncertainties arising from his second term in office.
He added that it was still too early to ascertain if there would be tensions between China and the US during the second Trump administration.
He said Malaysia and Asean have had close ties with both countries for decades, and stressed that Malaysia will continue to maintain its independence in its relations with other nations.
The prime minister said that there could be some minor volatility in light of the current state of relations between the two nations.
“Maybe there will be some minor volatility. But I am sure we will be able to engage with both China and the US,” said Anwar, who is here on a five-day working visit.
Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th US President on Jan 20, 2025. - FMT

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