What are some of the complexities that foreign food and beverage companies need to understand when entering the Malaysian market?
Malaysia Industry
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Alois Hofbauer, Region Head, Nestlé Malaysia/Singapore from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Malaysia 2014
A key contributor to the economy, manufacturing accounted for 24.5% of Malaysia’s GDP in 2013, ranking it second only to the services sector (55.2%) and well ahead of mining (8.1%), agriculture (7.1%) and construction (3.8%). As Malaysia increases its global trade via participation in trade agreements such as ASEAN and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), enhancing efficiencies and...
Malaysia’s natural resources and its well-educated population are some of the many credentials that keep the country in good stead, with priorities centred on preparing for the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 and steering the policy framework toward more inclusive political representation. The economy is built around global trade, and the government is working to encourage greater private investment.
A diplomatic approach towards regional issues has strengthened Malaysia’s efforts to boost trade and investment ties with China, setting the scene for the two countries to roll out an ambitious programme of increased financial cooperation.
Efforts to position Malaysia as a regional centre for energy efficient vehicle (EEV) production took a key step forward in January, with news that the government intends to hand out its first green car manufacturing licence in the coming weeks.
The halal industry in Malaysia is fast becoming a magnet for international investment, as major players move to acquire a share of a growing global market.