Economic Strength
- Natural resources – oil, gas, tin, timber, palm oil, rubber
- GDP growth – 5.5-6% (2018)
- Unemployment rate – 3.2-3.5%
- Inflation(CPI) – 2.0-3.0%
- Net FDI: RM39.2bil in 2017 (2016: RM47.2bil)
- International reserves: USD103.9 billion (as at 15 March 2018), 7.3 months of retained imports and 1.1 times the short-term external debt.
- Ringgit: Appreciated by 10.4% against USD in 2017
- OPR: Unchanged at 3.00% in 2017 (2016: 3.00%)
Supportive Government Policies
- Pro-business policies
- Responsive Government
- Liberal investment policies
- Attractive tax and other incentives
- Liberal exchange control regime
- Intellectual property protection
An Educated Workforce
- Talented, young, educated and productive workforce
- Multilingual workforce speaking two or three languages, including English
- Comprehensive system of vocational and industrial training, including advanced skills training
- Harmonious industrial relations with minimal trade disputes
Developed Infrastructure
- Network of well-maintained highways and railways
- Well-equipped seaports and airports
- High quality telecommunications network and services
- Fully developed industrial parks, including free industrial zones, technology parks and Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC)
A Vibrant Business Environment
- Market-oriented economy
- Well-developed financial and banking sector, including the Labuan International Offshore Financial Centre
- Wide use of English, especially in business
- Legal and accounting practice based on the British system
- Large local business community with long history in international business
- Large foreign business community in all business sectors
Quality of Life
- Friendly and hospitable Malaysians
- Safe and comfortable living environment
- Excellent housing, modern amenities, good healthcare and medical facilities
- Excellent educational institutions including international schools for expatriate children
- World-class recreational and sports facilities
- Excellent shopping with goods from all over the world