Malaysian investor eyes NTB

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A Malaysian company, Metro Kajang Holding (MKH) Berhad plans to invest in several sectors, including farming and tourism, in Lombok and Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

The plan was revealed during the visit of the company’s management and officials from the Office of the Coordinating Economic Minister to the province on Wednesday.

“We have an interest to invest in Lombok and Sumbawa, especially in cattle breeding, tourism and mining businesses. We will study [the plan] thoroughly,” company executive Alex Chen told reporters after a meeting at the NTB regional secretary office.

NTB administration spokesman Saharuddin said that the company was interested in investing in the businesses of meat processing, as well as metal, copper, marble stone and iron sand mining.

“The company is also interested in establishing a plant producing snacks made of corn and beans,” Saharuddin said.

He added that the administration would give incentives to companies interested in investing in the region.