KUALA LUMPUR, September 8, 2023 — InvestKL, the leading investment promotion agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL), welcomes the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which was recently launched by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

A foundation of the Government’s ambitious and transformative Ekonomi MADANI framework, NIMP 2030 will see an estimated RM95 billion invested over the next seven years, of which almost 10% will be allocated via the NIMP Industrial Development Fund and the NIMP Strategic Co-investment Fund. The NIMP 2030 adopts a four mission-based approach i) advancing economic complexity, ii) tech-up for a digitally vibrant nation, pushing for Net Zero, and iv) safeguarding economic security and inclusivity, to transform Malaysia into a regional and global powerhouse by 2030. 

Chief Executive Officer of InvestKL, Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli said, “With a short window of just seven years, NIMP 2030 takes a cohesive whole-of-nation approach that is necessary to keep Malaysia and Greater KL competitive while building a more equitable and inclusive nation. We are confident that Greater KL has all the fundamentals to ensure the success of NIMP 2030 through the set-up of MNCs in the identified focus sectors. We will work closely with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to support the delivery and implementation of the various projects, investments, and initiatives necessary to make the NIMP 2030 a success.” 

Tasked to attract the world’s leading global companies to set-up their regional hubs in Greater KL, InvestKL will intensify its efforts to align with NIMP 2030 by:

1. Attracting the establishment of Global Services Hubs 

The constant improvement in Malaysia and Greater KL’s global rankings has bolstered InvestKL’s efforts to support NIMP 2030 goals by attracting the establishment of Global Services Hubs. These entail drawing in leading global companies to establish regional and global operations centres to service markets throughout Asia, in areas such as digital, innovation, and technology-driven activities. These company investments are at the forefront of sustainability, with initiatives to support Malaysia's pledge to achieve carbon neutrality and Net Zero by 2050. InvestKL champions responsible business by creating opportunities in community engagement, policy advocacy, and building leading capabilities in the Sustainability space for MNCs to accelerate their Global Sustainability goals. 

The establishment of these hubs creates a vibrant ecosystem – one that enables collaborative opportunities between academia and local SMEs. The creation of high-value job opportunities not only ensures a competitive salary but also nurtures Malaysian talent through the transfer of knowledge. Through InvestKL’s extensive network with universities, MNCs are able to leverage and explore partnerships, and design programmes and initiatives to ensure a strong continuous pipeline of local talents to support their activities.

In line with the NIMP 2030 enabler, improving the investor journey, InvestKL assists in policy shaping and develops programmes to integrate MNCs into the local ecosystem, enhancing the ease of doing business, and bolstering investor confidence. This has been achieved through various engagements with MITI, government agencies, and relevant key stakeholders. 

As of July 2023, InvestKL has attracted over 130 Global Services Hubs of foreign MNCs in Greater KL, creating over 19,000 executive jobs, with an average monthly salary of RM13,000 monthly. The future remains bright for Greater KL as a regional hub for global investors looking to mark their presence in the region.

<h1>InvestKL: New Industrial Master Plan 2030 the cornerstone for a sustainable, economically-diverse, and digitally-driven Malaysia</h1>InvestKL will empower NIMP 2030 by attracting leading global companies that spur the creation of high-skilled jobs, foster talent development, and promote the transfer of knowledge through public and private collaborations.KUALA LUMPUR, September 8, 2023 — InvestKL, the leading investment promotion agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL), welcomes the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which was recently launched by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. A foundation of the Government’s ambitious and transformative Ekonomi MADANI framework, NIMP 2030 will see an estimated RM95 billion invested over the next seven years, of which almost 10% will be allocated via the NIMP Industrial Development Fund and the NIMP Strategic Co-investment Fund. The NIMP 2030 adopts a four mission-based approach i) advancing economic complexity, ii) tech-up for a digitally vibrant nation, pushing for Net Zero, and iv) safeguarding economic security and inclusivity, to transform Malaysia into a regional and global powerhouse by 2030. <img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/6ae13b411b85687aef374ad3be357bc4f9fd889fb8562b8fdd0647caab9e1eaa/Invest%20KL%20Photoshoot%20%281054%29.jpg" alt="Image"/>Chief Executive Officer of InvestKL, Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli said, “With a short window of just seven years, NIMP 2030 takes a cohesive whole-of-nation approach that is necessary to keep Malaysia and Greater KL competitive while building a more equitable and inclusive nation. We are confident that Greater KL has all the fundamentals to ensure the success of NIMP 2030 through the set-up of MNCs in the identified focus sectors. We will work closely with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to support the delivery and implementation of the various projects, investments, and initiatives necessary to make the NIMP 2030 a success.” Tasked to attract the world’s leading global companies to set-up their regional hubs in Greater KL, InvestKL will intensify its efforts to align with NIMP 2030 by:1. Attracting the establishment of Global Services Hubs The constant improvement in Malaysia and Greater KL’s global rankings has bolstered InvestKL’s efforts to support NIMP 2030 goals by attracting the establishment of Global Services Hubs. These entail drawing in leading global companies to establish regional and global operations centres to service markets throughout Asia, in areas such as digital, innovation, and technology-driven activities. These company investments are at the forefront of sustainability, with initiatives to support Malaysia's pledge to achieve carbon neutrality and Net Zero by 2050. InvestKL champions responsible business by creating opportunities in community engagement, policy advocacy, and building leading capabilities in the Sustainability space for MNCs to accelerate their Global Sustainability goals. 2. Spillover to the local ecosystem The establishment of these hubs creates a vibrant ecosystem – one that enables collaborative opportunities between academia and local SMEs. The creation of high-value job opportunities not only ensures a competitive salary but also nurtures Malaysian talent through the transfer of knowledge. Through InvestKL’s extensive network with universities, MNCs are able to leverage and explore partnerships, and design programmes and initiatives to ensure a strong continuous pipeline of local talents to support their activities.3. Foster public-private collaboration In line with the NIMP 2030 enabler, improving the investor journey, InvestKL assists in policy shaping and develops programmes to integrate MNCs into the local ecosystem, enhancing the ease of doing business, and bolstering investor confidence. This has been achieved through various engagements with MITI, government agencies, and relevant key stakeholders. As of July 2023, InvestKL has attracted over 130 Global Services Hubs of foreign MNCs in Greater KL, creating over 19,000 executive jobs, with an average monthly salary of RM13,000 monthly. The future remains bright for Greater KL as a regional hub for global investors looking to mark their presence in the region.InvestKL is the investment promotion agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL) under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Guided by the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) framework, InvestKL attracts and facilitates the establishment of global services hubs by the world‘s leading companies. As a holistic partner, InvestKL is involved in every stage of the investment process, from a partner in early project implementation to post-investment services. InvestKL supports Malaysia‘s ambition to become a technology-driven green nation through quality investments, transfer of knowledge, and the creation of high-skilled executive jobs for Malaysians. For media enquiries, please contact: 
Engku Nur Anis Adila 
Senior Manager, Strategic Communication 
Email: engku.adila@investkl.gov.my 
Mobile: +6019-2298346

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InvestKL will empower NIMP 2030 by attracting leading global companies that spur the creation of high-skilled jobs, foster talent development, and promote the transfer of knowledge through public and private collaborations.

InvestKL: New Industrial Master Plan 2030 the cornerstone for a sustainable, economically-diverse, and digitally-driven Malaysia

<h1>INVESTKL DRAWS RM2.48 BLN NEW INVESTMENTS IN 1H 2023</h1>KUALA LUMPUR, 25 JULY 2023 - Riding on the successful recovery of the Malaysian economy that is projected to grow between 4% and 5% this year, InvestKL has secured a total of RM2.48 billion in committed investments in the first half of 2023, leading to a creation of over 6,800 executive job opportunities for Malaysians. 

These investments were secured amidst the current global headwinds, demonstrating that Greater Kuala Lumpur’s (Greater KL) proposition as a top investment destination is well es-tablished, complete with robust digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, an ecosystem driven by innovative tech activities and an environment that nurtures talent.

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Abdul Aziz said; “Malaysia is committed to policies aimed at creating a high-value business ecosystem to attract strategic investments, as well as realise our nation’s long-term sustain-able and inclusive growth. InvestKL’s continued success in securing quality investments for the Greater KL area is a testament to Malaysia’s conducive business landscape which has, in turn, developed Malaysia’s competitiveness and resilience on the global stage. Supported by strong policies on industries, investments, and exports, MITI, together with its agencies such as InvestKL, will continue to enhance the country’s ease of doing business and investment facilitation, while also securing domestic business prospects and improving the livelihoods of Malaysians towards a more broad-based and inclusive economic growth.”

Greater KL’s attractive propositions have led to the establishment of five (5) global services hubs in the first half by prominent multinational corporations (MNCs). These are:

1) A Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Headquarters by a leading provider of integrated smart manufacturing solutions from China

2) An Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters and SEA Centre of Excellence by India’s largest automotive service and platform

3) A Global Technology and Innovation Hub by a UK-based global professional services firm

4) An Asia Regional Headquarters by the largest travel agency in Japan

5) A Regional Technology Hub by a leading global professional services firm, specialising in digital transformation from the United States

The strong investor momentum builds on InvestKL’s record performance in 2022, which attracted investments valued at RM2.79 billion with the creation of 2,805 high-skilled executive jobs through the establishment of 13 global services hubs.

Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli said; “The first-half results show InvestKL’s continued impact in moving the needle towards solidifying Greater Kuala Lumpur’s status as a top investment destination among the vibrant cities in Asia Pacific. This bodes well for our target in 2023 to attract investments in global services hub in the digital and technology arena that will lead to the creation of sophisticated high-skilled jobs for Malaysians. I am confident with our pipeline of investors for the remaining year, closing with a series of investments shall keep us on track to secure RM35 billion by 2030.”

Global technology investment is projected to grow by 5.1% in 2023, and Malaysia is poised to experience a similar surge. Recently Malaysia has also seen an increasing number of new digital and data centres, with various foreign investors building capabilities in digital, tech-nology, and artificial intelligence (AI), culminating from the committed and concerted efforts by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry towards Malaysia’s goal as the Digital Hub of ASEAN. This aligns closely with the Malaysia MADANI framework to capitalise on digital and technology advancement in achieving sustainable development.

As of today, InvestKL has attracted over 130 Global Services Hubs of foreign multinationals in Greater KL that employs more than 19,000 executives with an average monthly salary of RM13,000.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/7a73fcf2d7fac320ecba254b7d9b592780cdca59aa7a99fe2f14a3df51120e86/Invest%20KL%20Photoshoot%20%281051%29.jpg" alt="Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli"/>InvestKL is the investment promotion agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL) under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Guided by the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) framework, In-vestKL attracts and facilitates the establishment of global services hubs by the world‘s leading companies. As a holistic partner, InvestKL is involved in every stage of the investment process, from a partner in early project implementation to post-investment services. InvestKL supports Malaysia‘s ambition to become a technology-driven green nation through quality investments, transfer of knowledge, and the creation of high-skilled exec-utive jobs for Malaysians.Engku Nur Anis Adila
engku.adila@investkl.gov.my
019-2298346

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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 JULY 2023 - Riding on the successful recovery of the Malaysian economy that is projected to grow between 4% and 5% this year, InvestKL has secured a total of RM2.48 billion in committed investments in the first half of 2023, leading to a creation of over 6,800 executive job opportunities for Malaysians. 

These investments were secured amidst the current global headwinds, demonstrating that Greater Kuala Lumpur’s (Greater KL) proposition as a top investment destination is well es-tablished, complete with robust digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, an ecosystem driven by innovative tech activities and an environment that nurtures talent.

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Abdul Aziz said; “Malaysia is committed to policies aimed at creating a high-value business ecosystem to attract strategic investments, as well as realise our nation’s long-term sustain-able and inclusive growth. InvestKL’s continued success in securing quality investments for the Greater KL area is a testament to Malaysia’s conducive business landscape which has, in turn, developed Malaysia’s competitiveness and resilience on the global stage. Supported by strong policies on industries, investments, and exports, MITI, together with its agencies such as InvestKL, will continue to enhance the country’s ease of doing business and investment facilitation, while also securing domestic business prospects and improving the livelihoods of Malaysians towards a more broad-based and inclusive economic growth.”

Greater KL’s attractive propositions have led to the establishment of five (5) global services hubs in the first half by prominent multinational corporations (MNCs). These are:

1) A Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Headquarters by a leading provider of integrated smart manufacturing solutions from China

2) An Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters and SEA Centre of Excellence by India’s largest automotive service and platform

3) A Global Technology and Innovation Hub by a UK-based global professional services firm

4) An Asia Regional Headquarters by the largest travel agency in Japan

5) A Regional Technology Hub by a leading global professional services firm, specialising in digital transformation from the United States

The strong investor momentum builds on InvestKL’s record performance in 2022, which attracted investments valued at RM2.79 billion with the creation of 2,805 high-skilled executive jobs through the establishment of 13 global services hubs.

Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli said; “The first-half results show InvestKL’s continued impact in moving the needle towards solidifying Greater Kuala Lumpur’s status as a top investment destination among the vibrant cities in Asia Pacific. This bodes well for our target in 2023 to attract investments in global services hub in the digital and technology arena that will lead to the creation of sophisticated high-skilled jobs for Malaysians. I am confident with our pipeline of investors for the remaining year, closing with a series of investments shall keep us on track to secure RM35 billion by 2030.”

Global technology investment is projected to grow by 5.1% in 2023, and Malaysia is poised to experience a similar surge. Recently Malaysia has also seen an increasing number of new digital and data centres, with various foreign investors building capabilities in digital, tech-nology, and artificial intelligence (AI), culminating from the committed and concerted efforts by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry towards Malaysia’s goal as the Digital Hub of ASEAN. This aligns closely with the Malaysia MADANI framework to capitalise on digital and technology advancement in achieving sustainable development.

As of today, InvestKL has attracted over 130 Global Services Hubs of foreign multinationals in Greater KL that employs more than 19,000 executives with an average monthly salary of RM13,000.