Malaysia continued to chart a resilient course in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), recording RM190.3 billion in approved investments across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors—an 18.7% increase compared to the same period last year. These 3,011 approved projects are expected to generate over 89,000 new jobs, further cementing Malaysia’s position as a…

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Malaysia generates an estimated 39,000 tonnes of solid waste every day—the equivalent of filling almost 3,000 garbage trucks daily. With a growing population, rapid urbanisation, and expanding economic activities, this figure is set to rise, with the waste management sector as the second biggest contributor to national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.   For decades, the…

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In 2009, environmental auditor Ramaness Parasuraman founded Free The Seed Sdn. Bhd. with a bold vision: to combat air pollution caused by the open burning of rice paddy straw in Malaysia. By transforming agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging, the company pioneered a “waste-to-wealth” model that reduces not only environmental harm but also uplifts rural communities…

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For decades, Malaysia has been a pillar of the global semiconductor industry, primarily known for its strengths in assembly, testing, and packaging. As the industry advances towards AI-driven chips and next-generation technologies, Malaysia is now undergoing a strategic transformation—moving beyond its traditional back-end role to explore and capture high-value front-end segments of the semiconductor supply…

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On July 23, 2025, the Transportation Technology Division of MIDA hosted a Vendor Engagement Day at Perdana Hall, MIDA Sentral. The event underscored Malaysia’s strong commitment to strengthening its automotive supply chain and fostering deeper collaboration across the industry ecosystem.   The programme placed particular emphasis on enhancing localisation efforts, with the goal of driving…

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MIDA Milan Office has been actively forging pathways to position Malaysia as a leading investment destination across Italy and Switzerland in early 2025. By connecting industrial transformation, innovation, and international partnerships, MIDA Milan has consistently showcased Malaysia’s dynamic industries, robust talent pool, and pro-business environment. MIDA Milan began the year by spotlighting Malaysia’s potential in…

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The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) is one of Malaysia’s five economic corridors, established to accelerate growth through clean and sustainable energy resources. Within SCORE, the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP) serves as a hub for energy-intensive industries, strategically developed to attract world-class investors and drive Sarawak’s industrial transformation.   Leading the charge is OCI…

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MIDA Frankfurt recently facilitated two high level investment missions to the Netherlands led by the Chief Minister of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan held in June and July 2025, these back-to-back efforts to deepen global partnerships and attract high-value investments in advanced technology, semiconductor, and manufacturing.   Both missions engaged with prominent Dutch stakeholders in Eindhoven,…

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Malaysia is advancing digital transformation through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its education ecosystem – from primary schools to universities and TVET institutions. With AI rapidly reshaping how students learn, how educators teach, and how institutions operate, the country is acting decisively to build a future-ready workforce and innovation-driven academic environment.   The…

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In a bold move to enhance Malaysia’s position as an attractive investment destination, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has launched a new initiative known as the Investor Pass, effective 1 April 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s business and investment environment by streamlining entry for foreign investors   Designed as an upgrade…

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