{
  "id": 6909140,
  "title": "Anwar, Modi discuss expanding Malaysia-India ties in semiconductor sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/anwar-modi-discuss-expanding-malaysia-india-ties-in-semiconductor",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T09:43:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531279/anwar-modi-discuss-expanding-malaysia-india-ties-semiconductor-sector"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi discussed bolstering economic ties between Malaysia and India, with a focus on the semiconductor industry. Both nations boast complementary strengths that could be leveraged through industrial collaboration, supply chain integration, human resource development, and cross-border investments. Anwar emphasized the importance of expediting the flow of Malaysian goods into India's burgeoning market to unlock new opportunities for Malaysian firms. The Malaysian leader, who is also Finance Minister, reiterated his commitment to strengthening the friendship between the two countries for the benefit of their peoples. Anwar met with Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi following his arrival in India with a Malaysian delegation. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception extended to the delegation since their arrival in the Indian capital. Anwar is participating in the BRICS Leaders Summit in India, scheduled to focus on boosting economic cooperation and advancing trade and investment reforms among the member nations. During his visit, Anwar is also set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors, particularly the semiconductor industry.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anwar Ibrahim and Narendra Modi discuss expanding Malaysia-India ties in semiconductor sector.",
    "Both nations have complementary strengths for industrial collaboration and supply chain integration.",
    "Anwar emphasizes expediting Malaysian goods flow into India's growing market."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Business : Anwar, Modi Discuss Deepening Semiconductor Cooperation, Industry Partnerships",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/business-anwar-modi-discuss-deepening-semiconductor-cooperation",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:09:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}