Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a leading economy in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, providing a dynamic and growing business environment. The Malaysian government has adopted a new economic model to achieve developed nation status by 2020, and this is translated in the implementation of market-friendly policies and regulations that are designed to generate growth and attract new business.

A growing Middle Class has driven domestic consumption, supporting a vibrant retail sector. The country has a strong electronics and manufacturing sector that generates exports, and a successful start-up community. Malaysia is also an emergent regional hub for services, including financial services, information and communications technology and logistics. The Malaysian government has been championing its digital economy for many years through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation that launched the Digital Free Trade Zone in 2017 to capitalise on the growing internet economy by providing a platform where companies in the e-commerce industry can conduct business and services.

Furthermore, Malaysia possesses a well-educated workforce who speak a high standard of English and other regional languages such as Bahasa, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tamil.

For any company looking to expand into Asia, Malaysia makes clear sense as a starting point.