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KEY CONTACTS
We have a number of agencies to help you expand your business to Malaysia. They will:
 
  • Facilitate direct links to key contacts in industry and in federal, state and municipal governments.
 
  • Provide business intelligence on economic and sector trends, availability of labour and skills.
  • Provide information on how to set up a business here, as well as advise on corporate taxation, R&D incentives, regulations, and financial and non-financial government programmes.
 
  • Facilitate site visits to help you identify a strategic location for your investment and find the most welcoming environment for your business opportunities and strategic alliances.
 
 
MIDA (Malaysian Industrial Development Authority)
MIDA For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
Tel: +(603) 2267 3633
E-mail: investmalaysia@mida.gov.my
URL: http://www.mida.gov.my
 
The Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA),the Government’s principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia, has offices around the world.

Senior representatives from key Government agencies are stationed at MIDA’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to advise investors on government policies and procedures. These representatives include officials from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Resources, Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Customs, Department of Environment, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Telekom Malaysia Berhad. MIDA also evaluates the applications for projects in the manufacturing and its related services sectors and advices on Manufacturing licenses, Tax incentives, Expatriate posts and Duty exemptions on raw materials, components, machinery and equipment. Investors are encouraged to discuss their project interests with MIDA.

RELATED SECTORS:
Agriculture Manufacturing Services
 
MDeC (Multimedia Development Corporation)
MDeC For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
MSC Malaysia Tel: 1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia)
Tel: +(603) 8315 3000 (outside Malaysia)
E-mail: clic@MDeC.com.my
URL: http://www.mscmalaysia.my
 

MSC Malaysia's vision is to transform the nation into a knowledge-based economy driven by a knowledge society. With this commitment, MSC Malaysia is determined to spearhead this transformation through ICT via industry and capacity building and socio economic development. One of MSC Malaysia's key efforts has been to provide the necessary facilities and technical skills for local and foreign businesses through its flagship applications - Electronic Government, Multipurpose Card (MPC), Malaysian Smart School, Telehealth and the development of Malaysian ICT Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - and business services that it offers within MSC Malaysia's capability development.

RELATED SECTORS:
Biotech IT Services Technology
 
BURSA MALAYSIA
MDeC For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
Customer Care Centre
Tel: +(603) 2732 0067
E-mail: enquiries@bursamalaysia.com
URL: http://www.bursamalaysia.com
 

Bursa Malaysia is one of the largest bourses in Asia with just under 1,000 listed companies offering a wide range of investment choices to the world. Companies are either listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Board for larger capitalised companies, the Second Board for medium sized companies or the MESDAQ Market for high growth and technology companies.

In assisting the development of the Malaysian capital market and enhancing global competitiveness, Bursa Malaysia is committed to maintaining an efficient, secure and active trading market for local and global investors.

RELATED SECTORS:
Capital Markets Financial
 
TOURISM MALAYSIA Conventions & Exhibitions
TOURISM MALAYSIA For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia,
17th Floor, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +(603) 2615 8188
E-mail: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
URL: http://www.tourism.gov.my
 

Malaysia is one of the region’s preferred venues for organising meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) with various MICE facilities of international standard. This innovative offering is now being actively developed as one of Malaysia’s major tourism attractions.

To ensure a smooth and successful event, Tourism Malaysia provides assistance to conference organisers and planners in the following areas:

  • Event promotion
  • Advice on suitable venues and hotels
  • Co-ordination of site inspection visits
  • Co-ordination of meetings with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and related Government agencies
  • Social programmes and pre/post-tour programmes for delegates and accompanying persons
  • Information on suppliers such as professional conference organisers, conference-handling agents, exhibition contractors, audio-visual companies, gifts and convention material suppliers
  • Complimentary convention templates for announcements and other purposes
  • Promotional materials about Malaysia for use such as brochures, DVDs and gift items
RELATED SECTORS:
Meeting & Conventions
 
MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME
MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME CENTRE (MM2H)
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia,
Level 23, Menara Dato' Onn,
Putra World Trade Centre,
50695 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Phone: +(603) 2696 3367
E-mail: info@mm2h.gov.my
URL: http://www.mm2h.gov.my
 

Malaysia My Second Home Programme is promoted by the Government of Malaysia to allow expatriates who fulfill certain criteria, to retire here.

It is open to citizens of all countries recognised by Malaysia regardless of race, religion, gender or age. Applicants are allowed to bring their spouses and unmarried children below the age of 18 as dependants.

RELATED SECTORS:
Property Living In Malaysia Financial
 
BIOTECH CORP (Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation)
Biotech Corp For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn. Bhd
Tel: +(603) 2116 8585 (9:00am – 6:00pm)
E-mail: info@biotechcorp.com.my
URL: http://www.biotechcorp.com.my
 

The Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation or BiotechCorp, is an agency under the purview of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and is wholly-owned by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. BiotechCorp is governed by the Biotechnology Implementation Council and advised by the Biotechnology International Advisory Panel. The objective of the establishment of BiotechCorp amongst others is to identify value propositions in both R&D and commerce and support these ventures via financial assistance and developmental services.

BiotechCorp’s key mandates are to act as a one-stop-centre, nurture and accelerate growth of Malaysian biotechnology companies, create a conducive environment for biotechnology and actively promote foreign direct investments in biotechnology.

RELATED SECTORS:
Agriculture Biotech Manufacturing Services Technology
 
MPI (Malaysia Property Incorporated)
MPI For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
Malaysia Property Incorporated
Phone: +(603) 7724 1878
E-mail: info@malaysiapropertyinc.com
URL: http://www.malaysiapropertyinc.com
 

Malaysia Property Incorporated (MPI) is an initiative of the Malaysian Government to market local properties overseas. MPI provides international property investors with the most comprehensive and complete information, updates, regulatory guide and advice on all categories of properties.

Entrusted to brand and position Malaysia effectively as an internationally preferred property investment destination and second home destination for both business and retirement under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, MPI will launch extensive promotions overseas, with focus on London, United Kingdom, Dubai, Middle East and Japan, Asia Pacific.

As an assurance of world class quality of Malaysia’s real estate products, MPI will only represent projects that meet a set of stringent criteria to ensure their quality and reliability.

To facilitate foreign investors’ property search, MPI has a large web-accessible databank of available products, developments and other pertinent information of all the participating developers.

MPI also offers its MPI’s extensive network and knowledge of the local property market to foreign investors seeking office spaces.

RELATED SECTORS:
Live In Malaysia Property
 
MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation)
MPI For one-to-one guidance, please contact:
MATRADE
Tel: 1-800-88-7280 (within Malaysia)
Tel: +(603) 6207 7077 (outside Malaysia)
E-mail: info@matrade.gov.my
URL: http://www.matrade.gov.my/
 

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), is Malaysia's national trade promotion agency. Established in March 1993, MATRADE's primary role is to assist Malaysian exporters to develop and expand their export markets. Assisted by a network of 39 overseas offices located in major commercial cities around the world, MATRADE provides a wide range of services and assistance to both Malaysian exporters and foreign importers who are sourcing for trade related information.

RELATED SECTORS:
Manufacturing Services HiTech
 
 
 
 
 
 
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