{
  "id": 9380266,
  "title": "China’s AgiBot eyes RM1bil investment in Malaysia by 2035",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chinas-agibot-eyes-rm1bil-investment-in-malaysia-by-2035-9380266",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/24/china-s-agibot-eyes-rm1bil-investment-in-malaysia-by-2035"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed potential investments and strategic partnerships with representatives from five major Chinese tech companies, including AgiBot Innovation, in several meetings while visiting Malaysia. AgiBot, specializing in general-purpose artificial intelligence robotics, has pledged a possible RM1 billion investment by 2035, which could generate 5,000 job opportunities.\n\nZTE Corporation, another company on the list, proposed a RM170 million initiative to boost Malaysia's digital transformation, aiming to create higher-quality employment opportunities for local talent. Alibaba Group's representatives also explored ways to increase market access for Malaysian products, particularly from micro, small, and medium enterprises, and the country's halal industry, via Alibaba's digital platform.\n\nDuring their discussions, the focus was on exploring new investment opportunities and forming strategic partnerships in high-impact areas such as humanoid robotics, digital infrastructure, AI, electric vehicle technology, and e-commerce. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized Malaysia's commitment to attracting high-quality investments, empowering local talent, and creating skilled jobs to drive economic prosperity for its citizens and the nation.\n\nMalaysia has maintained China as its largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, with bilateral trade amounting to US$113.82 billion (RM456.68 billion) from January to August.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the company, which specialises in general-purpose AI robotics, could potentially offer 5,000 job opportunities.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia, China to strengthen security cooperation through joint working group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/malaysia-china-to-strengthen-security-cooperation-through-joint",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:28:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "China’s AgiBot eyes RM1bil investment in Malaysia by 2035",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chinas-agibot-eyes-rm1bil-investment-in-malaysia-by-2035",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:05:00.000Z"
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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."
}