24/01/2012 (Tokyo Times) - Japan, already number one foreign investor in Malaysia, intends to increase the funds directed to this country by identifying new business opportunities. Investors are eyeing new sectors like the medical industry, infrastructure, environment, oil palm and rubber plantations.

The announcement was made by the Japanese ambassador Shigeru Nakamura.

Japan is already a big investor in electronics, timber and car industries in Malaysia.

“I understand that the increasing population of Malaysia would also require the development of its medical care services. I hope our investors would come in and explore this potential area as well,” Nakamura said.

Malaysia’s fast growing population and its need of new medical facilities may lead to the development of a new concept of “medical tourism”, according to the ambassador.