Malaysia explores UAE interest in halal logistics, jobs and waste-to-energy
KERALAM : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held discussions with UAE‑India Business Council, UAE Chapter (UIBC‑UC) leaders to explore cooperation in investment, logistics, employment and other sectors during his working visit here yesterday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with UAE-India Business Council leaders to discuss potential cooperation in various sectors during his recent visit to Malaysia. Sharaf Group's vice chairman, Major General Sharafuddin Sharaf, expressed interest in using Malaysia as a regional hub for halal meat distribution, highlighting the country's cargo and logistics capabilities.
EFS Facilities Services Group's co-founder and executive vice chairman, Tariq Chauhan, shared plans for hiring Malaysians in facilities management. The meetings aimed to strengthen ties between Malaysia and UAE-based companies, as well as the wider UAE-India business community. Malaysia also expressed willingness to collaborate with BEEAH Group, which has recently transitioned from environmental focus to encompass energy, technology, healthcare, and real estate.
BEEAH is currently operating a recycling facility in Sharjah and is interested in developing a sustainable waste-to-energy facility in Malaysia. The UAE-India Business Council, established in 2023, facilitates trade, investment, and business-to-business connections between the UAE and India, with members involved in logistics, infrastructure, retail, healthcare, technology, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.
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