The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) is initiating a plan to streamline the roles of Malaysia's 31 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to enhance the ease of doing business for investors. Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted the need for a coordinated approach to attract both foreign and domestic investments. The National Investment Council, chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will discuss strategies to improve investment processes. Additionally, Aapico, Thailand’s largest auto parts firm, plans to invest RM140 million in a partnership with Proton to produce automotive components.