Malaysia and UAE Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership
Key Ideas
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomes UAE companies to invest in Malaysia's renewable energy and infrastructure projects, including data centers.
- Discussions with UAE companies Masdar, ADIA, and Mubadala touch on various green energy initiatives, infrastructure development, and potential collaborations in multiple sectors.
- ADIA's expertise in airport management from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Heathrow, and Paris positions them as valuable partners in Malaysia's airport infrastructure projects.
- Exploration of LNG production, gas-related infrastructure, blue hydrogen, and CCUS with Mubadala highlights a commitment to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector.
During his visit to the UAE, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed Malaysia's openness to investment from UAE companies in renewable energy projects, including data centers. Meetings were held with sovereign wealth fund companies from the UAE, discussing collaborations on green energy projects, infrastructure development, and strengthening the energy grid. The government assured to facilitate UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar's investment plans in Malaysia through joint ventures for various projects. Discussions with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) included projects related to Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the Madani Economy framework, as well as potential collaborations in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. ADIA's potential involvement in the privatisation of Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is seen as crucial for the airport's reorganization. Anwar also mentioned cooperation with global infrastructure partners on this front. The meeting with Mubadala included talks on LNG production, gas-related infrastructure, blue hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects. The focus on these areas signifies a commitment to sustainability and innovation in Malaysia's energy sector.
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Renewable Energy
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Sustainability
Investment
Economic Development
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