Importes Companies in Malaysia

Since the early 1990s, Malaysia has been successful in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly from multinational corporations (MNCs) in a wide range of manufacturing and service activities. The country has a well-developed infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a relatively open economy. These factors, together with a stable political environment and a pro-business government, have made Malaysia an attractive destination for FDI.

Most FDI in Malaysia is in the form of joint ventures (JVs) between foreign and local firms. The government has encouraged JVs as a way to transfer technology and know-how to local firms and to promote the development of indigenous industries. JVs accounted for about two-thirds of FDI in Malaysia in 2014.

The manufacturing sector is the largest recipient of FDI in Malaysia, followed by the services and agriculture sectors. The majority of FDI in manufacturing is in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and chemical industries. The E&E industry is the largest contributor to Malaysia’s exports and is a key driver of economic growth.

FDI in the services sector is focused on the financial services, telecommunications, and tourism industries. The Malaysian government has been encouraging FDI in the services sector as