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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The evolution of Malaysia’s medical device industry shows strong growth, reflecting a mature and expanding ecosystem. For over a decade, it has strategically focused on high-growth sub-sectors such as Diagnostic and Point-of-Care, Minimally-Invasive Solutions, and Convergence Medical Technologies. This strategic move, now recognised as a National Agenda under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030,…

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Malaysia’s Northern Corridor is fast emerging as a strategic hub for clean energy-driven industrial development, in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). At the centre of this transformation is the NCER Special Renewable Energy Economic Zone (SREEZ@NCER —a future-ready model designed to attract high-value investments by integrating renewable energy solutions into industrial ecosystems.…

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A bold new chapter in ASEAN’s economic future is unfolding. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is not just another policy initiative, it is a transformative framework for cross-border integration, poised to reshape trade, investment, and innovation between two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies.   Johor and Singapore, historically interlinked by geography and commerce,…

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While the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) sets the stage for transformative regional integration, its momentum on the ground is being driven by the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J). Officially launched in February 2025, IMFC-J is more than a one-stop centre—it’s the operational engine that ensures the JS-SEZ vision translates into tangible results, offering…

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As Malaysia accelerates its transformation into a regional hub for high-value industries, the country’s talent pipeline remains a key driver of competitiveness. Recognising that skilled talent is at the heart of sustainable growth, MIDA continues to take proactive steps to align education and employment pathways, ensuring Malaysia remains attractive to investors and resilient in meeting…

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Malaysia has commenced 2025 with a stable investment outlook, recording RM89.8 billion in approved investments across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors—a modest 3.7% increase compared to the same period last year. These 1,556 approved projects are anticipated to generate over 33,300 jobs, many of which are expected to be in high-impact and value-added sectors.…

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At first glance, the lot along Jalan Ampang—just a stone’s throw from the iconic KLCC skyline—may appear to be a typical urban space. But by nightfall, it transforms into something extraordinary: a vibrant street-dining park powered not by restaurants or corporations, but by food trucks – locals, mostly young entrepreneurs. Dozens of them selling sumptuous…

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