US-ABC Malaysia Business Mission 2026 Meeting

YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II (YB MKII) received the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) delegation led by Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters (ret.) together with representatives from leading US multinational companies for their business mission meeting.

The discussion focused on strengthening Malaysia-US economic cooperation including issues on resilient supply chains, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure, semiconductors, aerospace, healthcare, energy transition and advanced manufacturing.

YB MKII highlighted that Malaysia continues to record strong investor confidence, supported by consistent and data-driven economic policies, strong economic growth and a clear fiscal reform agenda.  Malaysia also reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business involving strengthening customs and digitalisation systems, accelerating AI adoption and workforce upskilling, at the same time deepening partnerships with global investors in building resilient and trusted regional supply chains.

Leading US companies including IBM, Coca-Cola, Micron, Boeing, Abbott, Procter & Gamble, Philip Morris, Moody’s and others reiterated their long-term confidence in Malaysia and expressed interest in expanding investments and strategic collaboration.

This engagement reflects Malaysia’s continued efforts to position itself as a competitive, innovation-driven and sustainable economic hub in the region.