Talking to Malaysia’s Anwar Tesla, Starlink with Elon Musk | Enterprise and economic system

Anwar Ibrahim says the carmaker will arrange its headquarters within the state of Selangor later this 12 months.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has held talks with billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk about investing within the Southeast Asian nation.

Anwar mentioned on Friday that he mentioned the launch of electrical automobile maker Tesla in Malaysia and satellite tv for pc web service Starlink throughout a 25-minute digital assembly with Musk.

“I welcome the corporate’s curiosity and choice to spend money on Malaysia and Elon Musk’s willingness to come back to Malaysia,” Anwar mentioned in a press release.

Anwar mentioned the Texas-based carmaker will arrange its Malaysian headquarters in Selangor, the state capital of Kuala Lumpur, later this 12 months.

Tesla introduced earlier this month that its fashions would go on sale in Malaysia from July 20, after authorities beforehand authorised the corporate’s request to import the automobiles. Tesla mentioned in a tweet earlier Friday that its Mannequin Y automobile is now out there for order within the nation.

Anwar mentioned Malaysia will proceed to implement its dedication to realize web zero carbon emissions by 2050.

He mentioned Malaysia has a complete plan and ecosystem, in addition to aggressive assets to assist the clear power trade, together with electrical mobility.

Anwar mentioned the pair additionally mentioned how Starlink can present quicker and extra widespread web in Malaysia, particularly in rural areas.

He mentioned that this initiative will enhance the flexibility and well-being of the individuals, particularly when it comes to training and agricultural expertise and earnings technology capability.