PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent working visit to Saudi Arabia has been successful not only in terms of investments but also in building confidence in Malaysian companies to ensure they are given opportunities to participate in large projects in the kingdom.
Anwar said he also took the opportunity to explain to interested investors about Malaysia as well as its initiatives and the available incentives. "This means being given present opportunities – for example, large projects in Neom. It seems that Malaysia is being considered. That’s why I am of the view that personal support from foreign leaders is vital for them to pay attention to Malaysia," Anwar said during the programme. Launched in 2017, Neom was a mega project being built in the Tabuk region in North Western Saudi Arabia. The project, estimated to cost US$500bil , was expected to be fully completed by 2030.
The Prime Minister also participated in a panel session titled"A Global Vision for Global Development" alongside leaders of other countries during the opening of the Special Meeting.