AMCHAM x USTDA Digital Roundtable in Malaysia

On September 20, AMCHAM was pleased to host a high-level Digital Roundtable discussion at our office. This exclusive session featured key participants from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), including:

• Enoh T. Ebong, Director, USTDA
• Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison, USTDA
• Verinda Fike, Regional Director for the Indo-Pacific, USTDA
• Murni Ali, Senior Country Representative for Malaysia, USTDA

The roundtable discussion focused on advancing digital infrastructure across key sectors such as clean energy, healthcare, and transportation. Notable projects mentioned included the Urban Observatory in Iskandar and smart city initiatives in Johor and Sepang.

The discussion delved deep into ongoing challenges such as the rapid growth of data centers, national security concerns, and the need for policy frameworks. The session highlighted bilateral opportunities between U.S. and Malaysian companies, as well as future partnerships in support of Malaysia’s digital transformation.