Contents

The East Coast Economic Region: Poised For Transformation 3

The ECER At A Glance 4

Overview of the Petrochemical and Polymer Industry in Malaysia 6

World-Class Petrochemical Hubs in the Malaysia 8

Kertih Polymer Park: Malaysia’s First Fully Integrated Polymer Hub 10

Myriad of Polymer Products 13

The ECER Incentives Package - Kertih Polymer Park 14

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The East Coast Economic Region (ECER), covering the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and the district of Mersing in Johor, is now poised to become a dynamic region in South East Asia by offering various opportunities to manufacturers and investors.

Strategically located in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the ECER has the potential to become the main gateway for trade and industry within the Asia Pacific region, which commands a total population of about 2 billion people.

The vision and mission that will guide the transformation of the ECER into a developed Region by 2020 is defined by three main characteristics – distinctive, dynamic and competitive.

The distinctiveness of the ECER is portrayed through its natural beauty, abundant resources, unique culture and heritage known throughout the world. To maintain this characteristic, a balanced and sustainable development is emphasised.

The dynamism of the ECER reflects the potential for the Region to grow and develop at a faster pace through innovation and a shift in economic orientation, structure, technology and mindset. The competitiveness of the ECER lies in its ability to attract local and foreign direct investments.

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The ECER At A Glance

To accelerate the growth and development of the ECER, a special vehicle has been established through the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).

The ECERDC plays a leading role in promoting and stimulating economic and social development as well as private sector investment in the Region. The Council acts as the one-stop centre to fast track investment applications and approvals.

It provides counselling, advisory services and processes tax incentives and non-tax incentives for projects. To meet the varying needs of investors, the ECERDC also customises incentives on merit basis to be recommended for approval by the National Committee on Investment (NCI).

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Scope of ECERLand Area : 66,736 sq km (51% of Peninsular Malaysia)Total Population : 3.9 million (2005), or 14.5% of Malaysia’s total populationTotal Initiatives : 189 projectsTotal Investment : RM 112 billion (2008 – 2020)

Key Enablers• Social & Human Capital Development

• Transportation

• Infrastructure

• Property

• Environment

Key Clusters• Tourism• Oil, Gas & Petrochemical• Manufacturing• Agriculture• Education

Mission• To move the economy up the value chain• To raise the capacity for knowledge and innovation• To address persistent socio-economic inequalities,

constructively and productively• To improve the standard and sustainability of the quality of life• To strengthen the institutional and implementation capacity

The ECER’s vision is defined by three main characteristics:

• Distinctive • Dynamic • Competitive

The vision is for ECER to be a developed Region by 2020.

Key Clusters

Key Enablers

Source: Strategic Framework for the ECER SEZ

ECER Projected Growth by 2020:-

2020

GDP Growth Rate 8.5%

GDP RM 65,930 million

GDP Per Capita RM 13,510

Population 4.88 million

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World class petrochemical manufactures have established plants in Malaysia, providing a steady supply of feedstock material for the polymer industry, leading it to become one of the most dynamic industries in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector.

Polymer products manufactured locally range from common household items, packaging materials and conveyance materials, to parts and components for the electrical and electronics, automotive, office automation, computer and telecommunication industries.

Key Statistics of Polymer Industry in Malaysia

Total no. of manufacturers Approx. 1,500

Total no. employed Approx. 95,000 people

Total sale (2007) RM 16 billion (up 2.6% from 2006)

Total resin consumption (2007) 1.9 million tonnes

Per capita resin consumption (2007) 75 kg

Total exports (2007) RM6.8 billion

Plastic industry sub-sectors • Packaging• Electrical & electronics• Household• Automotive• Construction• Agriculture• Others

Source: MIDA

Overview of the Petrochemical and Polymer Industry in Malaysia

The oil, gas and petrochemical industry is one of the leading industries in Malaysia, with significant hydrocarbon reserves located in offshore Terengganu, contributing significantly to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

In ECER, there exist two major downstream clusters located in Kertih, Terengganu and Gebeng in Pahang. Although major facilities are already in operation, there still exist opportunities to strengthen linkages with other sectors.

These sectors seek to expand the activities of the industry in the downstream and manufacturing related sectors, to add more value to existing output.

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There are two integrated petrochemical complexes currently in operations in ECER:

• The Kertih Integrated Petrochemical Complex (KIPC) in Terengganu. Situated within the PETRONAS Petroleum Industry Complex (PPIC), KIPC focuses on ethylene based products.

• The Gebeng Integrated Petrochemical Complex (GIPC) in Pahang is also an integrated petrochemical complex focusing on propylene-based products.

PPIC is home to 41 plants and facilities with investments from Malaysia’s national oil company PETRONAS alone amounting to RM70 billion. It not only offers world-class infrastructure and facilities, including logistics and distribution systems to support downstream manufacturing activities, but also extensive products to be used as feedstock, particularly in the development of a wide range of polymer resins and materials.

In addition to the varied on-site suppliers, polymer manufacturers close to PPIC are also able to import feedstock from external providers by utilising the nearby Kuantan Port and the Kertih-Kuantan Railway System (KKRS) as part of their distribution system.

With PETRONAS having laid the foundations with substantial investments over 35 years in its integrated petrochemical complex, the nearby Kertih Polymer Park (KPP) provides the best opportunity for investors to reap maximum benefits in terms of cost savings and reduced capital outlay.

World-Class Petrochemical Hubs in Malaysia

On-Site Utilities

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Potential SourcesFeedstock

Products Applications

Petrochemical Plants in Kertih

Polyethylene(M) Sdn Bhd

Polyethylene (PE), incl.high density (HDPE) &linear low density(LLDPE), specialtycompounds andenviromentallydegradable polymer

- General purpose films- Heavy-duty films- Cast-stretch films- Blending partners- Environmental friendly products

Petlin (M) Sdn Bhd

Low densitypolyethylene (LDPE)

- Mono & multi layer films (food packaging, zipper bags, shrink wrap, heavy-duty bags, film for agriculture produce & industrial packaging film)

Vinyl Chloride(M) Sdn Bhd

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Pipe- Flooring- Wire & cable- Building/construction- Film & sheet- Automotive parts

Petrochemical Plants in Gebeng

Polypropylene(M) Sdn Bhd

Polypropylene (PP) - Automotive parts- Appliances- Film- Fibre & filaments

Eastman Chemicals(M) Sdn Bhd

Polyester copolymers - Automotive- Bottles- Sheets & films

Kaneka Paste PolymersSdn Bhd

Dispersion polyvinylchloride

- Construction- Electrical cable insulation- Portable electronic accessory- Toys- Erasers

Kaneka MalaysiaSdn Bhd

Methyl methacrylatescopolymers

- Coating- Acrylic plastics

PolyPolymerAsia PacificSdn Bhd

Polyacetals - Automotive & electronic parts- Telecommunication & office equipment- Cosmetics containers- Mechanical appliances & equiment- Household electrical appliances

Toray BASF PBT ResinSdn Bhd

Polybutyleneterephthalate (PBT)

- Automotive & electronic equipment and parts- Computer parts - Household appliances

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd

Acrylic monomers, plasticiser andintermediates(e.g. tetrahydrofuran)

- Impact modifier, specialty adhesives (laminating, packing), construction- PVC industries (film & sheets, wire & cable, packaging, footwear)- PVC adhesives

- Electricity- Nitrogen- Steam- Potable water- Demineralised water- Cooling water- Waste water Treatment- Pressurised air- Condensate return

- Polymer technology centre- Emergency & fire fighting services- Laboratory- Medical- Centralised warehousing for raw materials & products- Maintenance services- Administrative- Railway- Port (bulk liquid & containerised facilities)- Tankage- Pipe rack

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Kertih Polymer Park: Malaysia’s First Fully Integrated Polymer Hub

A key initiative in the development of the country’s downstream petrochemicals industry, Kertih Polymer Park (KPP) is the first fully integrated polymer hub in Malaysia.

Located within the PETRONAS Petroleum Industry Complex (PPIC), KPP will be supporting polymer and polymer-related manufacturing activities and services providers within a specified locality measuring 140 hectares in Kertih.

The Park takes on an attractive plug-and-play development model, whereby the requisite support facilities and common services will be put in place, allowing investors to immediately start their operation upon relocating to the KPP.

With an objective to promote further downstream investments in the polymer and polymer-related industries, KPP will be tapping into the potential synergies from integration with nearby Kertih Integrated Petrochemical Complex (KIPC).

The Park’s development will also be supported by world-class research and development input from the PETRONAS Polymer Technology Centre (PPTC), a market-driven technology research & development (R&D) centre to enhance customer technical services and product improvement and development for polymer applications.

PPTC aims to spur the growth and global competitiveness of the polymer industry in the KPP by carrying out R&D for polymer application, joint venture projects with manufacturers and end users and offering technical services including product testing, technology development and training. The Centre will also foster a closer working relationship between polymer producers and manufacturers in KPP to raise the standards of the polymer industry in Malaysia.

The overall strengthening of the sector in ECER will allow investors to participate in a host of support services, such as the supply of materials, technical and lab services, warehousing, distribution and wholesaling activities, as well as retailing.

Key Statistics of Kertih Polymer Park

Development Phase 1 70 hectares

Development Phase 2 53 hectares

Total Projected Private Investment RM2.5 billion

Total Projected Numberof Employment

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The Kertih Polymer Park (KPP) Master Plan. Upon completion, KPP is projected to attract over RM2 billion worth of investments.

The Kertih Polymer Park (KPP)Master Plan

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Key Supporting Infrastructures in KPP• PETRONAS Polymer Technology Centre (PPTC)• Kertih Port (for liquid cargoes)• Kuantan Port (for dry and bulk cargoes)• Kertih Terminal for Centralised Tankage• Centralised Emergency & Fire Fighting Services• Centralised Utility Facilities

Benefits to the Industry and Local Populace• Add value to national hydrocarbon resources by moving up the product

value chain and expanding downstream activities in the petrochemical industry into Polymer and its related industries

• Capture more resource-based value domestically through the manufacturing of finished products locally• Enhance the competitiveness of Malaysian polymer industry and

provide a focused development to cater for specific needs• Ensure a competitive base for local producers via: - the tapping of on-site operational and infrastructural synergies - efficient supply of raw materials (just-in-time) and - economies of scale and direct cost savings (centralised services,

freight savings, etc.)• Expand employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as well as

creates demand for other ancillary services• Facilitate the transfer of technology, knowledge and skills to local small

and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in polymer and its related industries and

• Attract domestic and foreign investments in polymer and its related industries

Participation Opportunities The Kertih Polymer Park is open to local and foreign investors in the following areas:• SMEs in polymer manufacturing with the following profile: - export-oriented domestic manufacturers - companies aspiring to reach global markets - companies seeking expansion• Foreign-based companies seeking overseas ventures in Malaysia• Specialty or high-end polymer compounders and manufacturers• Other manufacturers and suppliers supporting the polymer industry

(e.g. speciality packaging, pallet, specialty chemicals including pigments, dyes, additives, antioxidants and UV light stabilizers)

• Packaging manufacturers (e.g. specialty packaging, pallet suppliers) • Logistics and other special service providers (e.g. Health, Safety &

Environment (HSE), waste management, R&D, etc.)

Myriad of Polymer Products

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The ECER Incentives Package - Kertih Polymer Park The ECER Incentives Package - Kertih Polymer Park

Activity Incentives (To qualify for these incentives, companies must commence operations before 31 December 2015)

Activity/Cluster

Activity/Cluster

• Investment in building used for industrial,technical or vocational training approved by the Minister

• Cash contribution to non-statutory incomeoriented vocational training institutions and those established and maintained by a statutory body

IncentivesThese incentives are mutually exclusive/to be utilised upon expiry of ECER Incentive Package

IncentivesThese incentives are mutually exclusive/to be utilised upon expiry of ECER Incentive Package

• Industrial Building Allowance: Initial allowance of 10%, and an annualallowanceof3%.

• Singlededuction

Petrochemical and Industrial Park Development projects in designated locations in the ECER Master Plan

• KertihPolymerPark,Terengganu

Training

ECER Incentives Other Incentives

Other Incentives

Training

Companies developing infrastructure of industrial park:

• Income tax exemption of 100% for 10 years commencing from the year company derives statutory income, or

• Income tax exemption equivalent to 100% of qualifying capital expenditure (Investment tax allowance) for 5 years

• Stamp duty exemption on instruments of acquisition or leasing of property relating to industrial park

Companies undertaking promoted activities in the park:

• Customised incentives based on merit of each case, or

• Income tax exemption of 100% for 10 years commencing from the year company derives statutory income, or

• Income tax exemption equivalent to 100% of qualifying capital expenditure (Investment tax allowance) for 5 years

Application to be submitted to ECERDC

• Import duty and sales tax exemption on raw materials, components, machinery, equipment, spare parts and consumables that are not produced locally and used directly in the activity.

• Royalty payments to non-residents (franchisors) for franchised education programmes approved by the Ministry of Education

• Training of employees for the purpose of upgrading and developing the employees’ craft, supervisory and technical skills or increasing the productivity or quality of its products, in approved training institutions

• Pre-operational training by companies (which do not contribute to HRDF) for the acquisition of craft, supervisory or technical skills related to the production of their products

• Pre-operation training of potential employees within one year before commencement of business

Research and Development (R&D)

• Cash contribution to approved research institutes • Payments made for the use of the services of approved

research institutes and companies• Research on commercialization of research findings

Reinvestment & Promotion

• Reinvestment in petrochemical and manufacturing activities

• Promotion of industrial park overseas

Export Promotion

• Expenditure incurred for the promotion of export by resident companies

• Export Credit Insurance Premiums paid to approved local insurance companies

• Premiums paid to local insurance companies for cargo exported or cargo imported

• •Promotion of Malaysian Brand names by Malaysian companies (at least 70% Malaysian-owned) which are registered proprietor of the brand

• Investment in buildings used as bonded warehouses for storage of goods for exports and re-export

• Certification for recognized quality systems and standards, and halal certification

• Withholding tax exemption

• Double deduction on training expenses incurred

• Double deduction on training expenses incurred in the year of assessment in which the gross income first arises

• Single deduction on training expenses incurred

• Double deduction on cash contribution• Double deduction on payments for services rendered

• 50% tax exemption on income (honorarium/royalty) received

• Reinvestment allowance (RA) of 60% of qualifying capital expenditure incurred to be offset against 100% of statutory income in promoted areas for 15 years from the year of assessment of first claim

• Double deductions on expenditure incurred

• Double deduction for expenses incurred on: - registration of patents, trademarks - product licensing overseas• Double deduction on payment of premiums• Double deduction on payment of premiums• Double deduction on expenses incurred in advertising the brand• Industrial building allowance of 10% on qualifying expenditure

for each year of assessment• Double deduction on expenditure incurred

The above claims to be submitted to the Inland Revenue Board

Kuala Lumpur OfficeLevel 69, Tower 2PETRONAS Twin Towers50088 Kuala LumpurMALAYSIATel : +603 2035 0000Fax : +603 2035 0020

Terengganu State OfficeGround Floor & 1st Floor100B Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin20000 Kuala TerengganuTerengganu, MALAYSIATel : +609 620 0021Fax : +609 620 0020

If you are an investor planning to establish or expand your business opportunities in the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) we will provide you with professional assistance. We will be the first point-of-contact for all your investment inquiries.

Companies planning to start or expand operations in the ECER can obtain information and assistance from the East Coast Economic Region Development Council. We will help you harness the ECER’s competitive edge and capabilities to achieve your business objectives.

East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)Tel : +603 2035 0021/22Fax : +603 2035 0020E-mail : secretariat@ecerdc.com.myWebsite : www.ecerdc.com.my

Kelantan State OfficeGround Floor & MezzanineLot 137 & 138 Bangunan Sutera Inn PrimaJalan Dusun Muda off Jalan Bayam15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, MALAYSIATel : +609 746 0021Fax : +609 746 0020

Pahang State OfficeB8002 Sri Kuantan SquareJalan Teluk Sisek25050 Kuantan, PahangMALAYSIATel : +609 565 0021Fax : +609 565 0020

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