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Over 50 years of political stability and remarkable growth rates helmed by a democratically elected, pro-business Government which fosters an open economy and promotes international trade and investment. 7

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1/168 Over 50 years of political stability and remarkable growth rates helmed by a democratically elected, pro-business Government which fosters an open economy and promotes international trade and investment. 2/168 Location, location, location – Malaysia lies at the heart of Southeast Asia, strategically situated along the East-West trade route. 3/168 Being at the heart of the ASEAN region, which comprises a potential market of about 570 million population and a combined GDP of more than US$1 trillion, shouldn’t you locate to Malaysia? More than 5,000 companies from over 60 nations have opened their doors in Malaysia. 4/168 Malaysia is home to over 160 Operational HQs, 209 International Procurement Centres, 19 Regional Distribution Centres, 701 Regional Offices and 1,511 Representative Offices.

BIOTECH CORP Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation – An agency made to identify value propositions in both R&D and commerce and support these ventures via financial assistance and developmental services.

MDeC Multimedia Development Corporation – To transform the nation into a knowledge-based economy driven by a knowledge society.

MATRADE Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation is Malaysia's national trade promotion agency.

Population(2007):   27.17 million GDP (PPP): (4Q 2008)   USD 48, 504 billion GDP Growth:   0.1% Per Capita Income: (4Q 2008)   USD 7, 315 Unemployment:   3.1% Inflation (CPI): (1Q 2009)   3.7% FDI (net inflow):   USD 996 million Exports:   Primarily electronic equipment, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber Imports:   Primarily electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products, chemicals SOURCES: 1. Bank Negara Malaysia 2. EPU 3. Malaysia Statistics 4. MIDA 5. Ministry of Finance