Malaysia: Investment in the Manufacturing Sector

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and and Industry (MITI) spearheads the development of industrial activities to further enhance Malaysia’s economic growth. As an agency under MITI, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is in charge of the promotion and coordination of industrial development in the country.

As the first point of contact, MIDA assist investors who interested in establishing projects in the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. With its headquarters in Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur, MIDA has established a global network of 21 overseas offices covering North America, Europe, Africa and the Asia Pacific to assist investors efficiently. Within Malaysia, MIDA has 12 regional offices in the various states to facilitate investors in the implementation and operation of their projects.