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The First Intergrated Township Industrial Park in Malaysia Vision Valley
Encompassing 1,000 acres, MVV TechValley anchors MVV City, is a Negeri Sembilan state government-led, private sector-driven industrial park designed to drive innovation and excellence. Supported by government initiatives and private investments, it aims to deliver strong economic growth and facilitate smooth interactions between businesses and local authorities. Building on the success of Sendayan…
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Connecting Communities to Industry: Kampung Cegar Youth Visit PROTON Tanjung Malim
Residents and youth from Kampung Cegar, Bidor were recently given a first-hand look at Malaysia’s high-tech automotive industry through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) visit organised by MIDA to PROTON’s advanced manufacturing facility in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The visit, led by Mr. Zainal Abdul Rahman, Director of MIDA’s Corporate Management Division, together with MIDA…
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From Frozen Beginnings to Global Tables: LKT Food Industries’ Journey Beyond Borders
From modest beginnings as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), LKT Food Industries Sdn. Bhd. has grown into a respected name in the global halal frozen food industry. Its journey reflects the potential of Malaysian enterprises to scale internationally through innovation, product quality, and a strong commitment to sustainability and good governance. Operating within Malaysia’s…
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Unlocking Malaysia’s Potential: The Next Automotive Powerhouse
Malaysia stands on the brink of a transformative leap in its automotive journey. With strategic policies, rising technological capabilities, and a maturing industrial ecosystem, the nation is positioning itself not only as a regional player but as a global automotive powerhouse. The shift is deliberate, innovation-driven, and firmly anchored in long-term national aspirations. Malaysia’s…
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YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz Appointed as Chairman of MIDA
MIDA is honoured to welcome YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as the new Chairman of MIDA, effective 3 December 2025, following the announcement by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. A respected national figure, YM Tengku Zafrul, brings with him extensive experience spanning government, financial services, and corporate…
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The Importance of Startups to a Nation’s Economy
Before the global startup wave took off, most national economies were shaped by traditional trade activities, manufacturing-focused MSMEs, and inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI). These sectors largely determined the investment landscape and export contributions within a country’s GDP. The 1990s marked a turning point. The rapid rise of the internet gave birth to…
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Strengthening ASEAN–German Investment Ties: Highlights from the ASEAN Investment Forum in Dortmund
The ASEAN Investment Forum 2025 in Dortmund, Germany, brought together nearly 100 business leaders, policymakers, and investors from Germany and Southeast Asia. The forum provided a platform to explore new investment opportunities, strengthen business relations, and advance sustainable industrial collaboration between the two regions. Aligned with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, the event was co-organised by…
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Building Resilience Through Localisation: Malaysia’s Next Chapter
Malaysia’s rise as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia is powered by AI-driven demand and visionary national blueprints such as MyDIGITAL and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030)1. Between 2021 and mid-2025, MIDA approved RM144.4 billion in data centre and cloud computing investments2, a strong signal of investor confidence and policy consistency.…
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Intretech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.: Enabling Smart Manufacturing Excellence in Johor
Intretech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of Intretech Inc., a global smart manufacturing leader headquartered in Xiamen, China. Established in 2011, Intretech has grown into a trusted partner for leading global brands, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, home appliances, environmental technologies, medical devices, and many more. The…
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Alina Batik: Weaving Heritage into Sustainable Growth
Founded under Legasi Sutera Emas, Alina Batik has grown from a small home-based operation in Melaka to an emerging leader in Malaysia’s batik industry. Today, it combines cultural heritage with sustainable practices anchored in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 17 partnerships. Through innovation, inclusive community programmes, and strong governance,…
