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KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia's next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) will launch the Investor Pass, which takes effect on April 1, to enhance Malaysia’s investment appeal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) yesterday marked a significant milestone in Malaysia's automotive industry transformation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DRB- HICOM Berhad and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of eleven Trade and Investment Missions (TIM), including six official visits led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from January to September 2024, have resulted in potential investments totalling RM82.6 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is on track to achieve its target of RM2.5 billion in investments from green investment leads at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said 5G technology is key to developing the digital economy by fostering entrepreneurship and expanding small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Malaysia has recorded RM83.7 billion in approved investments across various sectors in the first quarter (1Q) of 2024, representing a 13 per cent increase from RM74.1 billion in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has appointed Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid as its new chief executive officer, effective April 18, 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The East Coast Rail Link-Economic Accelerator Projects (ECRL-EAPs) is set to boost socio-economic activities within various sectors such as construction, tourism, trade and industrial development, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has approved 4,230 green technology projects worth RM41 billion until 2023, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — A total of 898 foreign investment projects valued at RM281.5 billion have been approved in the manufacturing and services sectors from 2022 to 2023, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is encouraging businesses to leverage the enhanced Malaysia-Singapore Business Development Fund (MSBDF) for ventures in third countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Milken Institute's recognition underscores the effectiveness of Malaysia’s economic policies and the concerted efforts of all stakeholders, including government agencies, industry players, and the investment community, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Goodyear is currently collaborating with several companies, including Proton Holdings Bhd to employ its workers who are affected by the closure of its factory in Shah Alam.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The government, through initiatives led by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), has mobilised a “specialised” team to help 550 employees affected by Goodyear's Shah Alam factory shutdown.

MELBOURNE, March 5 — Major Australian companies have shown interest in investing up to RM24.5 billion in Malaysia, including expansion in existing investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

trKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Malaysia is confident of achieving higher approved investments in 2024 after recording an all-time high of RM329.5 billion last year.