MIDA and Maybank have formalised a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exchanged during IGEM 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, marking a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s position as a preferred global investment destination. The collaboration brings together MIDA’s investment facilitation expertise and Maybank’s financial advisory capabilities and strong regional presence across ASEAN.

Together, both organisations will roll out targeted promotional initiatives, including investment missions, business roundtables, and strategic marketing campaigns – to attract high-value and transformative investments. Priority sectors under this collaboration include electrical and electronics (E&E), the digital economy, electric vehicle (EV) ecosystems, healthcare, and petrochemicals.

These efforts are closely aligned with national development agendas including New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), Green Investment Strategy (GIS) and New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF), as well as state-level priorities such as the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), ensuring a coordinated approach to driving Malaysia’s next phase of sustainable, innovation-led growth.

Both MIDA and Maybank highlighted the importance of aligning policy facilitation with financial solutions to position Malaysia as a launchpad for regional growth. The partnership also aims to strengthen the domestic ecosystem, including opportunities in the global Halal economy, sustainability sectors, and the emerging AI-driven new economy. This MOU underscores a shared commitment to enhancing Malaysia’s investment competitiveness and supporting ASEAN’s broader economic resilience and sustainable growth.