{
  "id": 6916743,
  "title": "Ramanan to coordinate Malaysia-India business platform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ramanan-to-coordinate-malaysia-india-business-platform",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/12/ramanan-to-coordinate-malaysia-india-business-platform"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Human Resources Minister R Ramanan is spearheading the creation of a joint business platform between Malaysia and India, according to a report from New Delhi. The platform aims to facilitate networking, collaboration, and investment opportunities between businesses from both nations. During a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramanan and Anwar Ibrahim agreed to pursue this initiative. The platform is expected to enhance trade and investment ties, particularly in technology, the digital economy, semiconductors, professional services, and manufacturing sectors. Ramanan emphasized that the ultimate goal is to generate more high-quality investments and employment opportunities for Malaysians, thereby improving their income levels. Both countries also discussed enhancing their semiconductor industry cooperation, which could involve investments and training programs for workers. Additionally, they explored ways to streamline trade and reduce barriers for Malaysian goods entering the Indian market. India remains Malaysia's most significant trading partner in South Asia, with trade volumes reaching RM79.49 billion in 2025.",
  "summary": "The human resources minister says the platform would make it easier for Malaysian and Indian businesses to network, collaborate and explore investment opportunities.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian HR Minister R Ramanan leads Malaysia-India business platform",
    "Platform aims to boost networking, collaboration, and investment opportunities",
    "Focus on technology, digital economy, semiconductors, professional services, and manufacturing"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ramanan to coordinate Malaysia-India business platform",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ramanan-to-coordinate-malaysia-india-business-platform-6920415",
        "published": "2026-09-12T11:30:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}