Investment And Companies in Malaysia

Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. The country has a population of over 30 million people and a land area of over 330,000 square kilometers. The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

The economy of Malaysia is the fourth largest in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. The country is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The Malaysian economy is diversified, with agriculture, manufacturing and services contributing to the GDP. The country is a major exporter of palm oil, rubber and timber. It is also a major producer of electronics, textiles and petroleum.

Malaysia has a well-developed financial system. The central bank of Malaysia is Bank Negara Malaysia. The country has a stock exchange, the Bursa Malaysia, which is the largest in Southeast Asia.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia was valued at RM140 billion (US$35 billion) in 2013. Malaysia is a preferred destination for FDI in Southeast Asia. The country has a liberal investment policy and offers attractive incentives for investors.

There are a number of multinational companies with operations in Malaysia, such as Intel, Nest