Invest KL keen to attract firms from Singapore

Invest KL aims to attract Singapore-based multinational corporations (MNCs) and its firms to the Greater Kuala Lumpur / Klang Valley region.

“There has been some interest and we are in active discussions,” said Zainal Amanshah, Chief Executive Officer at Invest KL.

“Our vision is to promote Greater KL as a global business hub and a dynamic investment destination. We aim to attract companies that are regionally and globally focused to create world class businesses, and generate career opportunities.”

Zainal was part of the delegation accompanying the Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, on an official trip to Singapore on 23 August.

He said that Invest KL will be the official contact for all investors acting on behalf of government bodies.

“Although, Invest KL started its operations in June this year, we have a strong pool of prospects in place and will make the necessary announcements when deals are finalised,” he added.

“We welcome all large MNCs who wish to launch into Asia from Malaysia. This could be through regional headquarter operations, regional distribution/procurement centres and centralised support services.”

The Greater KL National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) has named nine entry point projects (EPPs) for revitalising Greater KL, according to Zainal.

“This vision is for Greater KL in 2020, to be among the top 20 cities in terms of economic growth and as per the Economist Intelligence Unit's Livability Index.”

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