Value proposition 1:

Globally-connected economy

Port Klang,

Selangor

Malaysia is a globally-connected economy with a strategic location advantage in SEA. Complemented by extensive regional partnerships and global trade links, Malaysia is a gateway to ASEAN

Extensive access through FTAs

Malaysia has 14 free trade agreements (FTAs) currently in place, including both regional and bilateral FTAs. Its established economic partnerships offer preferential access to a wide variety of economies both locally and around the world:

98%

of products from ASEAN exempt from import duties

3.1

Founder of ASEAN bloc with combined GDP of USD 3.1 Tn

New business opportunities through RCEP

Malaysia is also a signatory of the world’s newest and largest trading bloc, with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed in 2020, incorporating 10 ASEAN member countries and 5 Asian FTA partners.

30%

of global GDP

2.2

2.2 Bn people

Value proposition 2:

Resilient economy

Malaysia is a stable nation with strong economic fundamentals. It is a founding member of ASEAN with a strong history of regional partnership, stability and growth

Stable and low inflation

Headline inflation has been stable for over a decade, with minimal deviation between rates of 4% to -1% over this ten-year period.

Reliable interest rates

Interest rates have reliably hovered between ~2% and ~3.25% over the last decade, enabling reliable and predictable financial decision making.

Low unemployment

Unemployment rates have been at around ~3% for over a decade, revealing a resilient economy with low unemployment and robust labour foundations.

Source : DOSM Malaysia (2009-2019)

Value proposition 3:

Strong domestic ecosystem

Malaysia's economic landscape is home to a highly diversified set of industries and advanced sub-sectors, with prominent regional sectors including oil and gas, financial services and aviation

Primary

e.g., Agriculture, metals and mining, forestry.

Manufacturing

e.g., Building technology, chemicals and advanced materials, electrical and electronics, food technology, lifestyle, life sciences and medical tech, machinery and metal, paper, transport tech, wood products.

Services

e.g., Business services, education services, green tech, R&D, logistics services, oil and gas, healthcare services, hospitality.

Value proposition 4:

Business-friendly landscape

Malaysia has established a reputation as a welcoming international destination, with more than 5,000 foreign companies from more than 50 countries operating in Malaysia. Economic and regulatory frameworks ensure rapid and competitive business set up, with supportive policies that actively engage and support businesses.

International destination and multinational hub

Regional and global hub for leading multinationals, leveraging Malaysia’s robust financial system, facilitative business ecosystem, and pro-business policies. Home to major global companies such as Huawei, Nestle, Intel, Sharp, Braun, IKEA, Volkswagen, BMW.

Quick business set-up and low minimum paid-in capital

Streamlined processes to establish business in 17 days (MY), versus 26 days regional average
Lowest minimum paid-in capital: 0% income per capita for paid-in minimum capital versus 3.5% regional average

Extensive economic corridors

Malaysia is home to five economic corridors with favourable infrastructure and investment provisions that promote free trade and provide key business incentives; Iskandar Malaysia, East Coast Economic Region, Northern Corridor Economic Region, Sabah Development Corridor, and Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy.

Value proposition 5:

World-class infrastructure

Bukit Bintang,

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's extensive physical infrastructure provides unparalleled domestic and international connectivity. Paired with a digitally-connected economy, businesses can expect ease of access to regional markets and robust supply-chains.

Extensive logistics connectivity

Malaysia's extensive infrastructure provides both seamless domestic connectivity and acts as a key channel to global trade routes

Extensive land connectivity

Malaysia's land mass is connected via 3 major expressways spanning a road network of 250K+ KM.

International airports

6 international and 16 domestic airports handling over 100M+ passengers in 2018.

Global sea connections

7 globally recognised ports with an efficient network handling 90% of Malaysia's trade.

Digitally-connected economy

Malaysia's ambitions to develop the digital economy builds on a solid foundation of digital infrastructure, acting as a platform for success and a key catalyst to digital growth

98%

population have access to fast internet (>10 Mbps)

135%

mobile cellular penetration

95%

smartphone penetration

Value proposition 6:

Skilled workforce

Malaysia is a stable nation with strong economic fundamentals. It is a founding member of ASEAN with a strong history of regional partnership, stability and growth

Well-educated workforce

As of 2019, 86% of Malaysia's working population have at the minimum a secondary education, with about 4.6M of workers boasting a tertiary education.

Skilled workforce

As a result of comprehensive staff training and quality vocational training, our graduates are ranked 12th globally in terms of skillsets. Similarly, the active population is ranked 10th globally in terms of digital skills/literacy.

Diverse workforce

Malaysia's workforce is diverse yet easy to work with. The average Malaysian speaks at least two languages but as a nation, we are ranked 3rd in Asia according to the EF English Proficiency Index.

Value proposition 7:

Vibrant and diverse lifestyle

Malaysia's affordable housing, access to quality healthcare and diverse ecosystem of accepting cultures, cuisines, and stunning natural environment, make it a target destination.

Affordable living

Kuala Lumpur ranked 2nd most affordable city in SEA for students, with a diverse property stock offering across different locations.

Robust educational system

150 international schools, 67 public and private universities, 34 university colleges and 10 international university branches.

Quality healthcare

1st Healthcare in the World according to the 2019 International Global Retirement Index.

Ease of settling in

3rd globally on Ease of Settling in Index, 1st for language with English widely used in business.

Vibrant arts and culture

Outstanding arts and culture scene drawing off multicultural influences.

World-class cuisine

Enviable world class cuisine and recognised global culinary hub.

Stunning natural access

Stunning natural access in one of the world's mega diverse ecosystems.

Affordable living

Kuala Lumpur ranked 2nd most affordable city in SEA for students, with a diverse property stock offering across different locations.

Robust educational system

150 international schools, 67 public and private universities, 34 university colleges and 10 international university branches.

Quality healthcare

1st Healthcare in the World according to the 2019 International Global Retirement Index.

Ease of settling in

3rd globally on Ease of Settling in Index, 1st for language with English widely used in business.

Vibrant arts and culture

Outstanding arts and culture scene drawing off multicultural influences.

World-class cuisine

Enviable world class cuisine and recognised global culinary hub.

Stunning natural access

Stunning natural access in one of the world's mega diverse ecosystems.

Why Malaysia

Malaysia’s Robust Foundations And Unique Value Proposition

Port Klang,

Globally-connected economy

Resilient economy

Strong domestic ecosystem

Business-friendly landscape

Bukit Bintang,

World-class infrastructure

Skilled workforce

Vibrant and diverse lifestyle

Port Klang,

Globally-connected economy

Resilient economy

Strong domestic ecosystem

Business-friendly landscape

Bukit Bintang,

World-class infrastructure

Skilled workforce

Vibrant and diverse lifestyle

MIDA As Your Key Investment Partner