TOKYO, JAPAN June 9, 2026 — Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a productive meeting on Tuesday with senior executives from six leading international companies — IBM Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, ENEOS Corporation, Shizen Energy Inc., DENSO Corporation, and Marubeni Corporation — as part of his official visit to Japan.
The discussions, which took place in Tokyo, focused on potential collaborations and new investment opportunities in strategic sectors including renewable energy, advanced computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, digital technology, the halal industry, and high-tech manufacturing.
In his official statement, Prime Minister Anwar highlighted the importance of these partnerships amid global supply chain and energy challenges.
“As the world continues to face global supply and energy challenges, such partnerships are increasingly important in strengthening resilience and long-term supply security,” he said.
Malaysia aims to attract quality investments that will strengthen the country’s high-technology ecosystem, create high-value jobs for Malaysians, and deepen longstanding economic ties with Japan.
Photos from the meeting show Anwar engaged in discussions with the executives in a formal setting featuring the Malaysian and Japanese flags. The Prime Minister is seen listening attentively, reviewing documents, and interacting with delegates in a professional roundtable format.
This engagement forms part of Anwar’s official working visit to Japan from 8 to 10 June 2026, at the invitation of the Japanese Government. The visit includes bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and participation in business roundtables aimed at expanding high-value investments in Malaysia.
Japan has long been a major source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for Malaysia, particularly in electronics, semiconductors, automotive, and energy sectors. The latest meetings underscore Malaysia’s push to position itself as a regional hub for AI, digital infrastructure, and sustainable energy.
Analysts view the outreach as timely, aligning with Malaysia’s ambitions to support rapid growth in data centres and AI while ensuring a secure, affordable, and sustainable energy transition.
Prime Minister Anwar expressed confidence that the interest shown by these major Japanese firms reflects Malaysia’s growing reputation as a trusted and strategic investment destination in the region.
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