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8th NOV 2010
Prospect & Opportunities in Malaysia
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MALAYSIAN ECONOMY
MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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GDP GROWTH IN MALAYSIA
Source : Economic Reports/Bank Negara Annual Report, Malaysia 09/10
• Malaysia’s GDP is expected to grow at 7% in
2010
• First Quarter growth : 10.1%
• Second Quarter growth : 8.9%
• Expected annual growth up to 2020 : 6 %
RECENT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
4Source: Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia
Smooth implementation of
government’s development programme
New Economic Model – A high income,
inclusive and sustainable nation
Effective delivery of government servicesGovernment Transformation
Programme (GTP)
Economic Transformation Programme (ETP)
10th Malaysia Plan
GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES INITIATIVES
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NEW ECONOMIC MODEL (NEM)NEW ECONOMIC MODEL (NEM)
5Source: National Economic Advisory Council
• Three guiding principles to propel Malaysia forward to become a developed status nation in 10 years:
– high income - per capita income rise from the present US$6,700 (RM23,770) to US$15,000 (RM48,000);
– sustainability – in economic activities and impact of economic development on the environment and natural resources; and
– inclusiveness – no one is left out in contributing to and sharing in the creation of wealth.
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NKEAs selected which can materially
impact economic
growth
Greater KL
Agriculture
Palm oil
Comms Content Infrastructure
Education
Electrical & electronics
Oil, gas & energy
TourismWholesaleand retail
Financialservices
Business services
Healthcare
ESTABLISHMENT OF 12 NATIONAL KEY ECONOMIC AREAS (NKEAs)
Source: Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia
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ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME (ETP)PROGRAMME (ETP)
� 131 Entry Points Projects (EPPs) worth US$ 138 billion
� 60 business opportunities worth US$ 112 billion
� Majority of the investment will come from private
sector
� Creating additional 3.3 million jobs by 2020
Source: Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU)
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INVESTMENTS IN
MANUFACTURING &
SERVICES SECTORS
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INVESTMENT IN MANUFACTURING PROJECTS (2006 – August 2010)
• Total Investments : US$ 63.5 Billion
• Number of Projects : 4,330
Source: MIDA
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
E&E Basic Metal Petroleum Chemicals Non-
Metallic
Food Transport Machinery
13,875
12,624
8,545
6,860
2,8922,537
2,002 1,604
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INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY 2006-August 2010
MAJOR SOURCES OF FDIIN MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Source: MIDA
• JAPAN
• USA
• SINGAPORE
• GERMANY
• TAIWAN
• NETHERLANDS
• REPUBLIC OF KOREA
• UNITED KINGDOM
• SPAIN
• INDIA
TRADE WITH AUSTRIATRADE WITH AUSTRIA
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MALAYSIA – AUSTRIA TRADE PERFORMANCE (2009)
(2009)In 2009 Total Trading value at USD 0.48 billion.
• Major Export : USD 0.08 billion
• Electrical & Electronic Products
• Machinery, Appliances & Parts
• Textiles & Clothings
• Major Import :USD 0.40 billion
• Electrical & Electronic Products
• Machinery, Appliances & Parts
• Chemicals & Chemical Products
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
MANUFACTURING SECTORMANUFACTURING SECTOR
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
High technology, capital intensiveHigh technology, capital intensive& knowledge driven industries:& knowledge driven industries:
ResourcedResourced--based industriesbased industries::
• Machinery & equipment• Components & parts• Moulds and dies
• Oil & Gas •Food Products• Wood-based products• Rubber-based products
•• Electrical & Electronics
• ICT
• Solar Modules (PV)
• Silicon / Polysilicon
• Aerospace
• Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical devices
• Biotechnology
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intermediate intermediate goods: goods:
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
SERVICES SECTORSERVICES SECTOR
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� Regional Establishments
� Operational Headquarters (OHQ)� International Procurement Centre (IPC)� Regional Distribution Centre (RDC)
� Logistics � Integrated Logistics Services� Cold Chain Facilities
� Tourism
� Hotel� Tourist project� Recreational camp� Convention centre
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES INTHE SERVICES SECTOR
Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
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� Environmental Management � Energy conservation/efficiency
� Energy generation, using renewable energy sources
� Storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
� Recycling of agricultural waste and agricultural by-products
� Business Services� Shared services outsourcing
� Research & Development (R&D)
� ICT Services
� Market Support Services
� Central Utility Facilities
� Technical & Laboratory Testing
� Film & Video Production & Post Production
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ININVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES INTHE SERVICES SECTORTHE SERVICES SECTOR
Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES INTHE SERVICES SECTOR
Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
� Education
� Technical, Vocational & Science Training
� Healthcare Travel (Medical Tourism)
� Private hospitals
� Wellness Zone
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� Ownership
Manufacturing & selected Services sectors can be wholly foreign-owned
�Capital
Freedom to Repatriate Capital, Interest, Dividents and Profits – No Restrictions
� Liberal Policy on Employment of Expatriates
INVESTMENT POLICIES
Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
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� Pioneer Status (PS)
� Income tax exemption, ranging from 70% to 100% ofstatutory income for a period of 5 to 10 years
� Investment Tax Allowance (ITA)
� ITA of 60% to 100% on qualifying capital expenditurefor a period of 5 to 10 years
� Reinvestment Allowance (RA)
� 60% on qualifying capital expenditure for15 consecutive years commencing from the year thefirst reinvestment is made
MAJOR INCENTIVES
Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
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� CUSTOMISED INCENTIVES
� Strategic Projects :
� To be negotiated with MIDA
MAJOR INCENTIVES
Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
GROWTH CORRIDORSGROWTH CORRIDORS
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MULTIMEDIA SUPER CORRIDOR
� Malaysia is also an important hub for Shared Services, Data Centres, Back Office Operations and Customer Service Centres.
� Malaysia was ranked 3rd most competitive for offshoring and outsourcing activities by A.T Kearney for 4 consecutive years (2006 – 2009).
IRDA : ISKANDAR MALAYSIA
NCER : NORTHERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC REGION
SCORE: SARAWAK CORRIDOR OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
ECER : EAST COAST ECONOMIC REGION
SDC : SABAH DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR
REGIONAL ECONOMIC CORRIDORS IN MALAYSIA
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� Tourism related services
� Education services
� Healthcare
� Logistics
� Creative industries
� Financial advisory and consulting services
� Focus on the services sector
as the key economic driver.
Promoted activities are :
� Focus on the services sector
as the key economic driver.
Promoted activities are :
ISKANDAR MALAYSIA
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Area of Coverage : 17,816 sq km
� The key Investment Opportunities sectors are :-� Agriculture, � Manufacturing� Tourism & Healthcare � Education & Human capital � Social Development
NORTHERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC REGION (NCER)
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� The key Investment Opportunities sectors are :-� Tourism � Oil, Gas & Petrochemical � Manufacturing � Agriculture� Education
EAST COAST ECONOMIC REGION (NCER)
Area of Coverage : 66,736 sq km
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� The key Investment Opportunities are :-� Tourism� Logistics� Agriculture� Manufacturing
Area of Coverage : 73,997 sq km
SABAH DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR (SDC)
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SARAWAK CORRIDOR OF RENEWABLE ENERGY (SCORE)
� The core of the corridor is the energy resources, particularlyhydropower (28,000 MW), coal (1.46 billion tonnes), and naturalgas (40.9 trillion square cubic feet) found abundantly within theCentral Region.
Area of Coverage : 70,709 sq km
MALAYSIA – GATEWAY TO
REGIONAL MARKETS
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MALAYSIA – GATEWAY TO REGIONAL MARKETS
Malaysia is strategically located in the very heart ofSoutheast Asia; between India and China:
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ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIANS NATION (ASEAN)
ASEAN
• Implemented AFTA in 2010
• A total of 97% of products traded between ASEAN at tariffs of between 0-5%
• Population of 592 million consumers
• Combined GDP of USD 1.5 trillion, as of 2009
• ASEAN Economic Community 2015
Source : ASEAN Statistical Yearbook 2009
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PREFERENTIAL MARKET ACCESS
Foreign companies based in Malaysia can enjoypreferential market access via Free TradeAgreements concluded by Malaysia:
ASEAN-Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) ASEAN-China FTA
ASEAN-Korea FTA
ASEAN-India FTA
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand / Malaysia-New
Zealand FTA
ASEAN-Japan FTA
Source : Ministry of International Trade & Industry, Malaysia
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Foreigners can own land and real estate
Repatriation Of Income Is Allowed
Transparent Land Administration
System
No Inheritance Tax
PROPERTY INVESTMENT
MALAYSIA FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Source: Malaysia Property Inc.
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16,422
12,884
11,324
10,265
6,960
5,251
4,848
4,736
3,072
2,668
2,033
1,424
1,381
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000
Hong Kong
Japan
Singapore
India
Australia
Taiwan
South Korea
China
Thailand
Cambodia
Philippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
Source: Global Property Guide : Asia
US$ per sq. m.
Average per square metre (sq. m.) prices in US$ of 120-sq. m
EXAMPLES OF PRICES OF APARTMENTS IN PREMIER CITY CENTRES
FACILITATION FACILITATION
OF INVESTMENTOF INVESTMENT
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MIDA AS ONE-STOP CENTRE
for :
FACILITATION OF INVESTMENT
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• Pre-investment facilitation
• Evaluation of application for Licence &
Incentives
• Approval of Investment
• Follow-up on Implementation of Investment
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� Political Stability
� Strong Economic Fundamentals
� Pro-business Government
� Liberal Investment Policies
� Attractive Investment Incentives
� Good Infrastructure / connectivity
� Harmonious Industrial Relations
� Young & Educated Labour Force
� Paradise for Expatriates
� Excellent Track Record
WHY MALAYSIA ?
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Please visit us at
www.mida.gov.my
Please visit us at
www.mida.gov.my