In a strong showing for Malaysia’s investment landscape, InvestKL secured RM2.8 billion in committed investments during the first half of 2025, further positioning Greater Kuala Lumpur as a rising regional hub for modern, innovation-led global services.
These investments have led to the establishment of five new regional hubs and the creation of 1,197 high-skilled jobs, reinforcing Malaysia’s push for economic resilience through high-value service sectors.
Global Companies Bet on Greater KL
The new regional setups span a diverse range of high-impact industries:
- IT Infrastructure – A Mainframe Centre of Excellence from the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider.
- Healthcare – A Global Business Services Hub by a major consumer healthcare group to manage Southeast Asian operations.
- Advanced Manufacturing – A multifunctional Regional Hub by a global materials science and digital ID leader.
- Financial Services – A Centre of Excellence providing asset servicing, compliance, and IT support.
- Renewable Energy – A digital-first Global Services Hub driving green transformation and sustainability across the region.
“These investments demonstrate continued confidence in Malaysia’s strong fundamentals and mark a milestone in enhancing the region’s ease of doing business,” said Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, CEO of InvestKL.
Strong Talent Pipeline, High-Value Jobs
The newly created roles will cover regional leadership, specialist, and support functions, with average executive salaries surpassing RM11,700 per month. These high-value opportunities reflect Malaysia’s strategic emphasis on nurturing skilled local talent to support global operations.
Since its inception, InvestKL has successfully attracted:
- Over 150 global services hubs
- More than 31,000 high-skilled jobs
These outcomes align with national strategies such as the MADANI Economy Framework, National Investment Aspirations (NIA), New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), and both the 12th and upcoming 13th Malaysia Plans – all of which prioritise services-led growth and sustainable innovation.
