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The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “Investing in Malaysia – Key Sectors and Opportunities for Foreign Investors”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store here.
What’s in this Issue?
- Chapter 1: Establishing a Business in Malaysia: Legal Structures and Compliance
- Chapter 2: Navigating Malaysia’s Tax System
- Chapter 3: Unlocking High-Growth Investment Sectors in Malaysia
Malaysia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive investment destinations, offering a diverse economy, pro-business policies, and a strategic position within the ASEAN region. As global businesses seek expansion opportunities in Asia, Malaysia’s well-developed manufacturing base, financial services sector, healthcare industry, and digital economy provide compelling avenues for foreign investors.
Each sector presents unique advantages for investors looking to capitalize on Malaysia’s growing economy. The manufacturing sector, a key driver of the country’s exports, is expanding into high-value industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace, supported by advanced infrastructure and investment incentives. In financial services, Malaysia is a recognized leader in Islamic finance, with a mature banking system and a globally influential sukuk market. The healthcare industry, particularly in medical tourism, is rapidly growing, attracting international patients and fostering private-sector investments in specialized healthcare facilities and digital health solutions. Meanwhile, the technology and digital economy sector, led by data center expansion, cloud computing, and AI-driven innovations, is transforming Malaysia into a regional hub for digital infrastructure.
This issue of Investing in Malaysia provides a comprehensive analysis of the country’s key investment sectors, outlining growth trends, regulatory developments, and investment incentives. Designed for foreign investors, this guide explores how businesses can successfully enter Malaysia’s dynamic market while leveraging its competitive advantages.
Chapter summaries
Chapter 1: Malaysia offers various business structures for foreign investors, with private limited companies being the most common. Selecting the right entity impacts ownership rights, tax obligations, and operational flexibility, making it a crucial step for market entry.
Chapter 2: Malaysia’s territorial tax system ensures that only income sourced within the country is subject to taxation. Corporate income tax, sales and service tax, withholding tax, and digital service tax apply to businesses, with rates depending on entity type and revenue.
Chapter 3: Malaysia continues to attract foreign investment across key sectors, including high-tech manufacturing, Islamic finance, healthcare innovation, and digital infrastructure.
Sample infographics from the magazine
About Us
ASEAN Briefing is one of five regional publications under the Asia Briefing brand. It is supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm that assists foreign investors throughout Asia, including through offices in Jakarta, Indonesia; Singapore; Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang in Vietnam; besides our practices in China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Italy, Germany, and USA. We also have partner firms in Malaysia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia.
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