InvestKL Malaysia

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ABOUT INVESTKL
- OVERVIEW
  
  InvestKL is a Government entity under the purview of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Ministry of Federal Territories and PEMANDU, the Performance Management and Delivery Unit under the Prime Minister's Department.
- Board Of Directors
  
  InvestKL Board of Directors composed of 5 distinguished members, giving a balanced representation from the relevant government entities, heads of key industries as well as leaders of business associations.
- CHARTER, VISION & CORE VALUES
  
  InvestKL is mandated by the Malaysian Government to attract and facilitate large global multinationals including Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies to set up their regional business, innovation and talent hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur and strategically grow their business in Asia.
- LOGO RATIONALE
  
  The logo symbolises InvestKL's spirit in interactions with investor; dynamic, result-oriented and razor-sharp in action.
- SPECIALISED AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES
  
  Setting up a business in Kuala Lumpur is easy and seamless with the assistance of InvestKL team specialists who are ever ready to help ensure a smooth and expedited process.
- COMPANY CRITERIA
  
  Invest KL's focus is on attracting large global multinationals such as Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies to set up their regional business, innovation and talent hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur and strategically grow their business in Asia.
- INVESTKL TEAM
  
  Fast-tracking and maximising your growth potential with InvestKL Team.
- Career
  
  At InvestKL, we are always on the look out for dynamic, highly adaptable and motivated individuals to be part of our team.
INVESTING IN GKL/KV
- OVERVIEW
  
  10 reasons why Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley (GKL/KV) is the preferred investment destination
- GATEWAY TO ASIA & MALAYSIA'S 6 ECONOMIC GROWTH CORRIDOR
  
  Strategic location, accessibility to region's key business centres and some of the world's most rapidly growing and important economies.
- POSITIVE INVESTMENT CLIMATE
  
  With the Government's commitment to transform the economy, Malaysia is increasingly becoming more competitive and appealing to investors.
- STANDARD INCENTIVES
  
  Malaysia provides an eco-system which facilitates ease of doing business with Investor friendly incentives and tax policies.
- COMPETITIVE BUSINESS COST
  
  Employee compensation is significantly lower in Malaysia with pay scales up to 75% lower than the U.S.
- TALENT
  
  Malaysia offers investors a young, educated and productive workforce at costs competitive with other countries in Asia.
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
  
  Malaysia is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and a signatory to the Paris Convention and Berne Convention which govern these intellectual property rights.
- LOW INFLATION
  
  Low and stable inflation rates have been one of the main features of the Malaysian economy in the last two decades.
- What Investors Say
- FACTS & FIGURES
  
  Malaysia & Greater KL/ KV
RESOURCE CENTRE
SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
LIVING IN GKL/KV
- A VIBRANT AND AFFORDABLE CITY
  [Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful and exciting city, one that embraces nature in and around the city.]
- CONDUCIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
  Greater Kuala Lumpur /Klang Valley (GKL/KV) is a world-class city to work, live and play
- WHAT EXPATS SAY

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INVESTING IN GREATER KUALA LUMPUR

Over the years, Greater Kuala Lumpur has established itself as a popular investment destination in Asia with multinationals including BMW, British American Tobacco, Citibank, Exxon Mobil, GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC, Ikea, Nestle, Nokia, PayPal, Philip Morris, Prudential, Tesco, Motorola, Schlumberger and Shell establishing their regional or global operations here.

A REGIONAL HUB FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND TALENT

Greater Kuala Lumpur is uniquely positioned as a regional hub for business, innovation and talent. Supported by a primary value proposition that is centred on costs, capabilities and infrastructure, Greater Kuala Lumpur has all the right ingredients to be a destination of choice for international corporations looking to set up operations in the region.

Business Hub

Ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) as the second most competitive global city in Southeast Asia, Greater Kuala Lumpur is home to the world’s top industry players and the regional operations of numerous global brands.

A thriving centre of international commerce with modern infrastructure, Greater Kuala Lumpur is also the preferred regional hub for Management, Finance and Trading activities.

Management Activities: Regional 'Nerve Centre'

As Asia continues to forge ahead as the engine of global economic growth, it is becoming critical for multinationals to have significant representation in this region. To this end, Greater Kuala Lumpur offers a dynamic platform for centralised management in a cost-efficient location, making it an ideal springboard into Asia. Read more

Finance Activities: Regional Treasury Management Centre

Malaysia is regarded as a liberalised country with an open, competitive and diversified economy. Its financial system is well regulated and offers a comprehensive range of services. The ability of Malaysia to weather the impact of a global financial crisis time and again has in fact demonstrated its financial stability. Read more

Trading Activities: Global Offshore Commodities Trading

Leveraging on Asia's burgeoning position at the centre of global trade, Malaysia is firmly focused on attracting global commodities traders to its shores. To achieve this objective, the country is currently offering a range of incentives. Read more
Innovation Hub

In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, innovative ideas and business models will be essential to underpin future growth and competitiveness. Greater Kuala Lumpur’s potential for the investment and cultivation of innovation-related activities can be divided into the three key focus areas of “Create”, “Manage” and “Monetise”. Read more
Talent Hub

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, languages and backgrounds. This diversity has provided Greater Kuala Lumpur with a competitive advantage to nurture, attract and retain world-class talent. As a result, investors have access to a highly educated and multi-lingual talent pool.
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Track record shows M'sia can become high income economy even before 2020

27 May 2013 - One of the major structural weaknesses of the economy that our economic and government transformation programmes is trying very hard to address is the continuing decline in net trade the difference between exports of goods and services and imports.

This is crucial if we are to make ourselves a developed economy by 2020 with an income of US$15,000 per person by then, our true north for our transformation programme.

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