Mohd Afandi Bin Abu Bakar
Consul General
Consulate General of Malaysia
Suite 1805, 111 West Georgia Street
Vancouver BC, V6E 4M3
phone: 604 685-9550 | email: mwvancouver@kln.gov.my
Trade Commissioner
MA – Trade Malaysia (Trade Office)
First Canadian Place
100 King Street West
Suite 5130 P.O Box 389
Toronto, ON M5X 1E2
T: +1.416.504.6111
F: +1.416.504.8315
toronto@matrade.gov.my
A Dynamic Business Environment
Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a cost-competitive hub for offshore manufacturing and regional operations. Supported by a market-oriented economy and pro-business government policies, Malaysia offers a vibrant environment for growth. Its key strengths include well-developed infrastructure, a productive workforce, and political stability backed by a strong legal system. Investors also benefit from a wide range of incentives designed to attract and retain foreign companies.
Advancing with Technology
Malaysia is among the most technologically advanced industrializing nations in ASEAN. The government has prioritized innovation in advanced electronics, biotechnology, photonics, logistics, and automation. This ongoing push ensures investor companies can meet modern global market demands and remain competitive.
Infrastructure for Business
Malaysia boasts some of the best infrastructure in Asia, designed specifically to support business.
- A nationwide digital and fibre-optic telecommunications network
- Five international airports with air-cargo facilities
- Seven international seaports and an extensive highway system
- More than 500 industrial estates and Free Zones, including specialized parks for high-tech and export-oriented industries
This infrastructure positions Malaysia as a springboard to the wider Asia-Pacific market.
Human Resources
Malaysia’s workforce is young, educated, and productive, consistently ranked among the region’s strongest. Continuous investment in human resource development ensures a steady supply of talent for the expanding manufacturing and services sectors.
Towards the Economy of Tomorrow
Malaysia’s long-term strategy is to evolve into a hub for the full value chain — spanning R&D, design and development, procurement, logistics, distribution, and shared services. Its growing focus on high-value sectors such as advanced electronics, biotechnology, and digital innovation reflects this ambition.
A Hub for Foreign Companies
To date, Malaysia has attracted more than 5,000 foreign companies from over 40 countries. Many have expanded and diversified operations, demonstrating strong confidence in Malaysia as a long-term business partner.
Malaysia remains one of the world’s top destinations for offshore manufacturing and a key ASEAN hub for Canadian and British Columbian firms seeking expansion in Asia.
- Established electronics, semiconductors, and shared services hub
- Strategic location within ASEAN and strong Free Trade Zone infrastructure
- Pro-investment policies via MIDA
Priority Sectors
Electronics & semiconductors, Shared services & digital, Halal food, Medical devices, Renewable energy
Entry Points
Watch-outs
Talent competition, sector-specific compliance, and incentive requirements
Why Now
Malaysia is a key beneficiary of the “China+1” strategy and broader ASEAN growth, making it a timely entry point for Canadian and BC firms seeking diversification in Asia.
