PM Modi's Malaysia visit to boost trade, investment ties
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Malaysia on February 7-8, where he'll meet PM Anwar Ibrahim and connect with Indian community leaders.
The visit is all about boosting trade, investment, defense cooperation, digital tech links, and even healthcare between the two countries.
Malaysia-India partnership upgraded in August 2024
This trip comes right after India and Malaysia upgraded their partnership in August 2024—think bigger business opportunities (with $20B in trade already), more jobs for Indians in Malaysia, and new deals like linking India's UPI with Malaysia's PayNet.
With nearly 3 million people of Indian origin in Malaysia and fresh MoUs covering culture, employment, and fintech, there's a lot opening up for students and young professionals looking abroad.