Feytech Holdings Berhad (“Feytech”) is a Malaysian homegrown automotive manufacturer specialising in automotive parts solutions. The Group began as a seat-cover manufacturer and progressively expanded through vertical integration, technology partnerships and investment in manufacturing capabilities. Today, Feytech has evolved into a Tier-1 automotive supplier that provides complete automotive seats and modules to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Read More

Global trade is changing as businesses face geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and growing pressure to move goods faster and more reliably. In response to these evolving risks and uncertainties, multinational corporations are pivoting towards supply chain diversification and regionalised operating models. Advanced and high-tech manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on the resilience and reliability of infrastructure, as well as air cargo connectivity, when evaluating potential investment destinations, particularly for time-sensitive and high-value components and products. Read More

From semiconductors and solar photovoltaics to advanced electronics and specialty glass, high-purity silica has become an essential material for many of today’s fast-growing industries.. As demand for these technologies accelerates, the opportunity for Malaysia lies not simply in supplying the mineral, but in capturing greater value through advanced processing, innovation, and downstream manufacturing.Read More

As global companies rethink where and how they source, Malaysia has an opportunity to reinforce its position as a secure, reliable and resilient investment destination. The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) links strategic investment with supplier development so that the presence of industry leaders creates broader and more lasting value across the domestic economy. Read More

MIDA Chicago participated in the World Trade Day forum in Kansas City, Missouri, on 13- 14 May 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement with US business and industry partners. The event featured the North American Panel, bringing together industry and government experts from the United States, Mexico, and Canada to discuss the developments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and emerging trade opportunities. Read More

For rural communities, sustainable economic participation is about more than generating income. It is also about building skills and creating productive activities that can be sustained over time. In Sarawak, a commercial tilapia aquaculture project in Batang Ai, Lubok Antu, shows how targeted Government support can help transform an initiative into a functioning rural enterprise with measurable economic outcomes. Read More

When people speak of Malaysian companies that "earn globally”, the conversation often turns to electronics, palm oil, or oil and gas. DXN Holdings Bhd (Bursa: 5318) offers a different case study: a Kedah-headquartered wellness manufacturer that has spent three decades turning Malaysian biotech capability (Ganoderma cultivation, spirulina farming, functional food science) into a consumer platform spanning more than 180 countries and 22 million consumers.Read More

Malaysia's RM218.5 billion in approved investments across the services, manufacturing and primary sectors tells only part of the story. Beyond the headline figure, the latest performance reflects important shifts in the country’s investment landscape, from the expansion of digital infrastructure and higher-value manufacturing to stronger domestic participation and the creation of more skilled jobs. Approved investments increased by 11.7 per cent year-on-year, involving 2,746 approved projects expected to create 99,030 new jobs. Read More

From industrial gases and advanced supply systems to automation and low-carbon technologies, Air Liquide’s journey demonstrates how a global company can grow alongside Malaysia’s industrial ambitions. Read More

Higher education is a vital driver of national development. Beyond equipping individuals with knowledge and skills, it develops the talent, research capabilities and innovation needed to sustain economic growth and strengthen Malaysia's long-term competitiveness. As industries evolve, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, automation and the transition towards a greener economy, higher education plays a central role in preparing graduates for the workplace of tomorrow.Read More

Packaging has evolved far beyond its traditional role as a protective container. Malaysia's paper packaging industry is being reshaped as manufacturers respond to changing customer requirements and global sustainability expectations. As export-oriented industries expand, demand for innovative, functional and environmentally responsible paper packaging solutions is growing. This is encouraging manufacturers to invest in higher value-added products and advanced manufacturing capabilities.Read More

For manufacturers and operators of power-sensitive facilities, reliable electricity is essential to protecting equipment, maintaining operations and ensuring business continuity. As industrial and digital operations become more automated and dependent on sensitive equipment, power quality has become critical to productivity, service reliability and profitability. Read More

MIDA Seoul participated in the “AI Synergy Global Link” seminar, held as part of AI EXPO KOREA 2026—one of the country’s leading artificial intelligence exhibitions and industry platforms. The event was co-organised by the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, Seoul MESSE Co., Ltd., and the Artificial Intelligence Times.Read More

Global manufacturers no longer choose locations on cost or production capacity alone. As supply chains are reshaped by resilience, technological advancement and geopolitical shifts, investors are placing greater emphasis on the depth of an ecosystem—its supply chain capabilities, talent pipeline, innovation capacity and long-term growth potential. Malaysia's Central Region is responding by strengthening an integrated industrial ecosystem designed to support high-value manufacturing and long term investment growth.Read More

The global health and wellness industry is evolving rapidly as consumers seek scientifically validated, halal-certified products manufactured to the highest standards of quality and consistency. This growing demand presents significant opportunities for manufacturers capable of delivering innovative, high-quality functional food and beverage (F&B) solutions. EMZI Health Science Sdn. Bhd. is one such company.Read More

Malaysia has become one of Southeast Asia's leading destinations for digital infrastructure investment, drawing hyperscalers, cloud service providers and colocation operators. Its strategic location, strong connectivity and pro-business investment ecosystem have made it a preferred hub for digital investment. Read More

Aerospace investment decisions are rarely made on cost or location alone, investors need confidence that suppliers can meet exacting standards, talent can support increasingly sophisticated technologies, and the wider ecosystem can remain reliable as aircraft programmes expand. Against this backdrop, Malaysia’s proposition is clear: it is not simply an operating base, but a springboard for aerospace companies to build regional reach and participate more deeply in global value chains.Read More

As Malaysia strengthens its position as a preferred investment destination, the New Incentive Framework (NIF) marks a significant shift towards attracting quality investments that generate long-term economic value, stronger industrial capabilities and better jobs.Read More

As global industries accelerate their transition towards advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI), access to skilled talent has become a key determinant of investment decisions. Beyond infrastructure and incentives, investors increasingly seek locations with sustainable pipeline of industry-ready talent capable of supporting technological transformation and long-term business growth.Read More

Global manufacturers are increasingly seeking resilient, well-connected locations that can support long-term growth in Southeast Asia. Building on the growing momentum of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), MIDA Shanghai and MIDA Johor joined the Johor State Government on a high-level investment mission to China to strengthen engagement with investors and promote Johor as a strategic gateway for regional expansion. The mission brought together investment promotion agencies, state stakeholders, and industry players in a coordinated effort to showcase investment opportunities within the JS-SEZ ecosystem.Read More

As global industries accelerate supply chain diversification and the transition towards low-carbon and technology-driven operations, regions that can combine industrial depth, sustainability, and cross-border connectivity are increasingly becoming preferred investment destinations. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) represents one such example.Read More

Through proactive facilitation by MIDA, innovation by local companies such as Solaroo, and technological advances from global partners such as Leoch Battery, Malaysia is strengthening the foundations needed to support sustainable digital growth. Rather than simply accommodating regional digital expansion, Malaysia is positioning itself as a regional leader in sustainable, resilient, and future-ready digital infrastructure.Read More

The global medical device industry is undergoing a profound transformation. It is moving rapidly beyond standalone hardware into an era defined by Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital health, automation, and hyper-connected healthcare ecosystems.Read More

As Malaysia strengthens its position as a preferred investment destination, the New Incentive Framework (NIF) marks a significant shift towards attracting quality investments that generate long-term economic value, stronger industrial capabilities and better jobs.Read More

Malaysia started 2026 on a strong note, recording RM92.8 billion in approved investments across 1,249 projects during the first quarter, reflecting continued investor confidence in the country’s long-term growth prospects.Read More