• Investing in Circular Bioeconomy
• Digital Investment Office (DIO)
• Project Implementation and Facilitation Office (TRACK)
• Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC)
• Technology Adoption
• Triple Helix Programme

A circular bioeconomy aims to restore and sustainably manage biological systems to produce food, energy, ecosystem services, and bio-based solutions to decarbonise the economy while generating jobs and prosperity. Biodiversity is crucial for life to adapt and evolve in a changing environment – and a bioeconomy is an economy that ultimately relies on life and its diversity. The circular bioeconomy is an opportunity to holistically rethink our land, food, and energy systems while simultaneously transforming key industrial sectors and their value chains to become circular and carbon neutral.

In 2005, Malaysia launched the National Biotechnology Policy (NBP) being the first country in Southeast Asia and second in Asia with a national bioeconomy initiative. With its abundant availability of biomass and as more companies are adopting ESG in their ethos, Malaysia is the preferred location for bio-based ventures. MIDA’s Circular Bioeconomy Unit (CBE) aims to guide companies both local and international toward realising their investment opportunity in Malaysia for a sustainable economic global growth.

We are ever ready to engage and assist you in your business ventures in Malaysia.

The National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR) chaired by the Malaysia’s Prime Minister endorsed the establishment of the Digital Investment Office (DIO), entrusted to charge towards facilitating digital investments in Malaysia. The role of DIO is consistent with the MyDIGITAL Blueprint and the National Investment Aspirations, guided by the essence of the Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030.

The DIO is a fully digital collaborative platform between MIDA and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to coordinate and facilitate all digital investments. This endeavour is to enhance both digital investment awareness in the country and the coordination among Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in attracting and promoting new investments in this rapidly evolving segment.

TRACK streamline the entire process of approved projects by the National Committee of Investment (NCI), taking them from the initial green light to full implementation. By embracing a digitalised system, TRACK empowers companies with a seamless tracking experience, allowing them to stay updated on the status of their projects with ease.

Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) establishment is an enhancement to the existing advisory service center at MIDA, with the primary objective of expediting the process of various approvals. Aligned with the MADANI’s economic aspirations, IMFC provides advisory services and guidance to the business community and investors, hence reducing bureaucracy in public service delivery. IMFC officially commenced its operation effectively 1^st December 2023.

IMFC assumes an important role in facilitating and expedite the affairs of the business community and investors’ journey in the manufacturing and selected services sectors, at both federal and state government levels.

IMFC is represented by key Ministries/Agencies as follows: –

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Transport
• Inland Revenue Board
• Malaysian Immigration Department
• Malaysian Royal Customs Department
• Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (Telekom Malaysia)
• Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia
• Tenaga Nasional Berhad
• Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)

For enquiries, you may contact IMFC representatives at MIDA directly or welcome to visit us at MIDA Sentral (Level 16 and 17) or reach out to Post Investment Division, MIDA.

Post-Investment Division
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Level 20, MIDA Sentral
No. 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2267 3473
Fax: 03-2273 3872
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the horizon is dominated by technological advancements; impacting our lives, workplace dynamics, and leisure.

The National Policy on Industry 4.0 (Industry4WRD) is Malaysia’s response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, signifying the Government’s resolute dedication in embracing this era of technological convergence. This collaborative initiative between the Government, industry, and academia aims to bolster productivity, drive job creation, and cultivate high-skilled talents in the manufacturing sector.

To ensure long-term resilience, innovation and R&D-driven growth models are of utmost priority. Alongside research, development, commercialisation, and innovation (R&D&C&I) efforts, there is a strong emphasis on the adoption of smart technologies to enhance operational efficiency to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

MIDA is your key strategic implementation partner to reach your business goals in the adoption of these technologies.

We encouraged businesses to conduct internal R&D initiatives, collaborate with approved R&D firms or form strategic partnerships with public and private research institutes in Malaysia. Concurrently efforts are being intensified to sustain the momentum in the manufacturing sector in line with Industry4WRD objectives.

MIDA continues to be a networking conduit in linking companies with global and local technology solution providers to facilitate and support industry players on their digitalisation path. We play a pivotal role in steering Malaysia towards its next transformative phase.

Prospective investors are encouraged to take advantage of MIDA’s facilities, grants and incentives and upscale your business today.

Realising the significance of knowledge and technology transfer to industry and knowledge commercialisation, MIDA has partnered with local research institutions, universities and industries to launch the Triple Helix Programme.

This programme intends to promote a coordinated effort between three actors: academia, industry, and the government. The establishment of strong linkages and partnership among these three sectors is designed to foster innovation, societal development, and global economic growth.

With the knowledge base and research capabilities, market-driven needs and resources, and the necessary policies and regulatory support, the proposed partnership of the three actors will undoubtedly lead to the creation and innovation of new technologies placing Malaysia as global digital hub.

A country’s talent pool is a significant factor in determining its global competitiveness, offering a competitive edge in attracting foreign investments and nurturing domestic industries.

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), as the government’s principal investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), recognises the significance of developing a future-proof talent pool in meeting the evolving talent demands of industries to bridge the gap between the supply and industry demand.

MIDA in collaboration with skills development centre has implemented a talent development programme with the aims of reducing the skills gap and addressing unemployment among Malaysians, unemployed graduates as well as retrenched workers.

In connecting industries with academia to develop crucial skills, MIDA has also been persistently engaging the respective stakeholders to fulfil local talent skill for industry such as Academia and Industry collaboration to address the issues on talent, Internship Facilitation to provide practical placements to university students, Career Fair & Career Talk to provide a platform for human capital direct supply facilitation for industry and Global Talent Outreach programme to reach out to our Malaysian students abroad for the needs of industry in the country.

Other initiatives namely dialogue between relevant ministries & agencies together with industries players, one on one facilitation to the companies etc. are the continuously effort undertaken in order to steer the right skill of the local talents.

Recognising the multiplier effects generated by investment created by both foreign and local private companies, MIDA has been engaging with the industries in this programme with the aim of providing:

• an insightful snapshot of industry to students, graduates and job seekers
• a platform for companies in conducting an open interview session for their recruitment purposes

MIDA has been spearheading initiatives to connect local companies and SMEs with multinational companies (MNCs) and large local corporations (LLCs) through many platforms including Supply Chain conferences and other networking events.

Acknowledging the potential of domestic businesses in propelling national economic growth, MIDA actively promotes the expansion of local companies’ market reach and the adoption of best practices as integral contributors to the global supply chain. MIDA facilitates companies interested in the following activities:

1. Local sourcing activities
   • Leveraging the existence of MNCs/ LLCs in strengthening the supply chain and creating greater spillover benefits.
   • Creating opportunities for domestic companies and mitigate gaps in the supply chain.
   • Developing and upgrading existing local vendors through Vendor Development Programmes in collaboration with MNCs/ LLCs as an anchor company.
2. Local engineering support
   • Leveraging on Malaysia’s strong engineering support industry (ESI). Our ESI encompasses companies carrying out a wide range of activities including mould and die, machining, metal stamping, metal casts, surface engineering, heat treatment and forging. It is a vital industry to be developed due to its linkages to various economic sectors.

MIDA supports local companies, particularly the small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in accessing additional sources of funds, particularly by bridging potential financial and technology gaps. MIDA works closely with local regulators, technology providers, financial institutions as well as equity and corporate advisory firms to facilitate the financial needs of local companies.

Funding options that are available include the economic stimulus packages announced under Budget 2021 including PENJANA, PRIHATIN, PRIHATIN SME PLUS and KITA PRIHATIN. Under PENJANA, the Smart Automation Grant (SAG) was introduced to assist and facilitate SMEs and Mid-Tier Companies (MTCs) to digitalise operations trade channels as well as to enhance their competitiveness at an international level.

The Cross Border Investment (CBI) Division facilitates Malaysian companies in seeking technology and investment opportunities abroad by expanding or setting up their operations overseas and tapping into new investment opportunities. Whether it’s expanding current operations or planting roots in new grounds, the Division is all about opening doors to fresh investment landscapes.

What’s more, MIDA, through the CBI Division teams up with Singapore to steer the Malaysia – Singapore Third Country Business Development Fund (MSBDF). This collaboration involves engaging in Joint Trade Missions, conducting Joint Feasibility Studies, and launching Joint Pilots.