Kuala lumpur: The government has approved five investment projects involving Indian companies in Malaysia, collectively valued at RM23.85 million, for the first nine months of 2025, as announced by Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong. The execution of these projects is anticipated to generate more than 270 new job opportunities for Malaysians.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, records from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) indicate that from 1980 to September 2025, the cumulative value of manufacturing projects with Indian participation realized up to June 2025 amounts to RM4.88 billion. This includes 176 projects spanning various industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals and chemical products, metal fabrication, oleochemicals, and machinery and equipment, which have collectively created over 16,000 new job opportunities.

Liew addressed Senator Datuk Seri Vell Paari’s inquiry regarding the status of investments between Malaysia and India, emphasizing the positive impact on the nation, particularly in relation to investments by major Indian companies. He further elaborated that Malaysia is in the process of finalizing a semiconductor cooperation agreement with India to enhance collaboration in developing a comprehensive and resilient semiconductor industry value chain.

According to Liew, the Advanced Semiconductor Academy Malaysia (ASEM) has forged a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras Global) to pursue high-impact collaborations. These initiatives are aimed at reinforcing Malaysia’s standing in the global technology ecosystem. Liew noted that India is swiftly advancing its semiconductor industry, while Malaysia already possesses a robust ecosystem capable of providing technological support and a skilled talent pool to bolster the Indian ecosystem.