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Saturday, March 5, 2011

Indian steel and infrastructure firms eying operations in Malaysia

Saturday, 05 Mar 2011

Malaysian media reported that several Indian steel makers and infrastructure companies are mulling setting up operations in Malaysia, with high level talks having been initiated on the matter.

As per report, the Essar Group, Srinathji Ispat Ltd and Sagarasia Group of Companies are seriously considering expanding their operations to Malaysia.

Indonesia’s international trade and industry minister Mr Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said at least three Indian companies have approached him in Delhi to study the possibility of establishing a base in Malaysia.

Mr Mustapa said that "They like Malaysia and find it easy to do business in the country. These companies have done some research on their own and are keen to set up their business in Malaysia.

Mr Mustapa told Bernama that "But there are some issues which we need to clarify. They want to bring in skilled labour, want to know the availability of scrap iron and also the tariffs.”

He added that y diversified Essar was interested in infrastructure, power generation, oil and gas. The other two companies are keen on windmill infrastructure, aluminium ladders used in aircraft and scaffolding and steel-related products.

Mr Mustapa further said that "These companies are even interested in setting up a production base for ASEAN in Malaysia. We told them to come with their specific needs and we will assist.”

(Sourced from BERNAMA)

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