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Malaysia

Surrey Board of Trade Contact:
Mohd Haniff Bin Abd Rahman, Consul
Consulate Office of Malaysia (BC)
Suite 1805, Fortis BC Centre No. 1111
West Georgia Street, Vancouver  V6E 4M3
604.685.9550
malvncver@kln.gov.my

Ahmad Shanizam Ab Ghani, Trade Commissioner
MA – Trade Malaysia (Trade Office)
First Canadian Place
100 King Street West
Suite 5130 P.O Box 389
Toronto, ON M5X 1E2
T: +1.416.504.6111
F: +1.416.504.8315
toronto@matrade.gov.my

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Why invest in Malaysia?

A Dynamic Business Environment
Malaysia, strategically located in the heart of South East Asia, offers a cost-competitive location for investors intending to set up offshore operations for the manufacture of advanced technological products for regional and international markets. Supported by a market-oriented economy and pro-business Government policies, Malaysia offers investors a dynamic and vibrant business environment with the ideal prerequisites for growth and profits. Malaysia’s key strengths include well-developed infrastructure and productive workforce. A politically stable country with a well-developed legal system, Malaysia also provides attractive incentives for investors.

Advancing with Technology
Technological advancement has become an integral part of Malaysia’s growth as an industrialized nation. With the help of technology, Malaysia is steadfast in providing for the modern day requirements of investor companies based in the country. Malaysia is one of the most technologically developed countries among industrializing nations in the ASEAN region. The nation’s persistent drive to engage modern technologies proves to be a great advantage to manufacturers in Malaysia.

Well-developed Infrastructure
Infrastructure in Malaysia is designed to serve the business community; it is one of the best in Asia. Telecommunications network served by digital and fibre optic

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technology, five international airports (all with air-cargo facilities), well-maintained highways and seven international seaports make Malaysia an ideal springboard to the Asia-Pacific market. Industries in Malaysia are predominantly located in over 500 industrial estates and Free Zones developed throughout the country. These zones are categorized as export processing zones, which cater to the requirements of export-oriented industries. There are also specialized parks that have been developed to cater to the needs of specific industries.

Human Resources
One of Malaysia’s greatest assets is her human resources. The workforce here is young, educated and productive, proving to be one of the best in the region. The Government’s emphasis on human resource development ensures the continuous supply of manpower to meet the needs of the expanding manufacturing and services sectors.

Towards the Economy of Tomorrow
As a result of perceptive foresight, strategic planning and abundant resources, Malaysia offers investors a wide spectrum of investment opportunities. The technologically-inclined economy of Malaysia is proven through the country’s involvement in advanced electronics manufacturing, R&D, biotechnology, photonics, logistics, design, innovation and a highly automated manufacturing sector, to name a few. The Government’s objective is also to make Malaysia a hub for other value chain activities, such as R&D, design and development (D&D), procurement, logistics, distribution and marketing, business support services and shared services.

A Heaven for Foreign Companies
The conducive business environment in Malaysia has made the country one of the world’s top investment destinations for offshore manufacturing operations. Malaysia has to date attracted more than 5,000 foreign companies from more than 40 countries to establish their operations in the country. Many of them have also expanded and diversified their operations in the country, reflecting their confidence in Malaysia as a site for their business ventures.