Satheesan, Anwar Ibrahim discuss investment opportunities in Keralam
The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between Keralam and Malaysia in healthcare, tourism, trade, investment and education, and on identifying opportunities for Malaysian investment in the State.
Chief Minister of Keralam, V.D. Satheesan, engaged in talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and a group of Malaysian business representatives at Tulah Clinical Wellness near Calicut University on September 14, 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to explore investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation in areas such as healthcare, tourism, trade, investment, education, and connectivity between the two nations. Malaysian Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty was also present.
During the discussions, Satheesan and Kunhalikutty informed the Malaysian delegation that Keralam possesses the necessary infrastructure, skilled workforce, and expertise to develop medical and wellness tourism projects. They also emphasized the potential of integrating Ayurveda with modern medicine. Kunhalikutty assured investors of government support and highlighted Keralam's climate, natural resources, and skilled workforce as key factors that make the State suitable for wellness tourism development.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who serves as the country's Finance Minister, expressed his eagerness to further enhance collaboration between Malaysia and India in trade, tourism, investment, economic cooperation, education, and connectivity. Tulah Clinical Wellness founder Faizal Kottikollon gave the Malaysian delegation an overview of the center's strategy to establish a longevity and wellness destination in Keralam, combining modern medicine, Ayurveda, and sustainable tourism.
Kottikollon pointed out that Keralam's healthcare workforce, medical expertise, and traditional knowledge would be instrumental in developing a longevity industry, which could generate employment in medical, wellness, and nature tourism sectors.
The talks took place during Ibrahim's visit to Keralam following his participation in the BRICS summit and a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marked Ibrahim's first visit to the State as Prime Minister. Malaysian Consul General K. Saravana Kumar had previously noted that Keralam's Ayurveda expertise, when integrated with contemporary healthcare, could present opportunities for Malaysia's wellness tourism sector.
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