ADIA Shows Keen Interest in Malaysian Investment Opportunities


Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest wealth funds with assets exceeding US$1 trillion, has expressed a keen interest in investment opportunities in Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He noted that ADIA’s aspirations were communicated by managing director Sheikh Hamed Zayed Al Nahyan, alongside other key figures such as Khalil Foulathi and Mohamed Al Ameri, during a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Abu Dhabi amidst a three-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).



According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister Tengku Zafrul highlighted that the meeting in Abu Dhabi serves as a gateway to enhance strategic investment cooperation between Malaysia and the UAE. He shared this development in a post on Instagram, emphasizing ADIA’s significant role as a high-impact global investor in sectors like infrastructure, health, and energy worldwide.



ADIA’s international investment portfolio includes substantial stakes in airports across the United Kingdom and France, involvement with Khalifa Port in the UAE, and participation in logistics infrastructure projects in India and energy initiatives in the United States. In Malaysia, ADIA’s commitment aligns with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the MADANI Economy framework.



The wealth fund’s notable contributions in Malaysia feature collaboration with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in the privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), along with investments in critical infrastructure projects that bolster the nation’s sustainable growth. Tengku Zafrul underscored that ADIA, with its longstanding investment presence in Malaysia, is dedicated to enhancing and focusing on creating greater value to ensure the success of its investments across various sectors, including the transformation of MAHB.



This demonstrates a strong confidence in Malaysia’s investor-friendly policies, which are expected to benefit the population over the long term. The minister reiterated that through this strategic relationship, the government aims to maintain Malaysia as a prime destination for high-quality investments, bolstering economic competitiveness, generating new job opportunities, and accelerating national economic growth.