SELANGOR THE GOLDEN STATE OF Set to lead the way for future investors, Invest is the right partner you need to navigate your business in Selangor. We have an advanced commercial ecosystem with great Welcome potential within Malaysia and beyond. We can help facilitate your requests for information, advice and assistance, to for both start-ups and expansion. We have attracted more than 4,660* manufacturing projects in Selangor.

We have facilitated the creation of more than Selangor 360,860* jobs. We have attracted more than RM130.7 billion* Dynamic. Progressive. Resourceful. worth of investments. Selangor is definitely a state that has the right ingredients to make up for an ideal business landscape in Malaysia. It is an economic powerhouse contributing to nearly one quarter of Malaysia’s gross domestic product.

Kota Darul Ehsan *since the establishment of Invest Selangor (1999-2015)

SELANGOR AT A GLANCE

AREA 7,957km2 MALAYSIA

Close to Total investment Major investors by country 672,227 RM178.2b** •Japan - RM24.2b** employment Business Centre •Total FDI RM85.9b** •USA - RM14.6b** created** •Total DDI RM92.3b** • - RM10.4b** •Germany - RM5.6b** •Rep. of Korea - RM3.7b**

SABAK BERNAM

HULU SELANGOR

CAPITAL Attracted 5 core clusters : Highest number of Producing more 7,250 manufacturing electrical & electronics, companies awarded than 40,000 POPULATION projects** life sciences, with MSC status: graduates annually food & beverage 1,302* 6.14 million (2015) manufacturing, transport MSC status is awarded by the Government of Malaysia through Malaysia Digital GOMBAK equipment, machinery Economy Corporation (MDEC) offering URBANISATION an attractive incentive package for the & equipment IT/ICT sector. 91.4% (2010)

KUALA PETALING GDP* LUMPUR RM227 billion (2014) Capital City SHAH ALAM HULU LANGAT GDP GROWTH* 6.7% (2014) Home of More than Best shopping and CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL GDP Formula One 35 golf courses tourism destination 22.4% racing circuit KUALA LANGAT

SEPANG

Source *Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) 2015 ** Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) from 1987-2015 (statistics of manufacturing sector only) 12 th busiest container port globally

3 Major Airports Enjoy a KLIA, KLIA2, Subang Skypark

ICT & High-Technology Focus Dynamic Home to , the National ICT Capital, and 15 other cyber-centres Smart Selangor 150 Institutions of Higher Learning, more than 40 International Schools, Selangor Ecosystem Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) and other specialised training centres Research & Development Institutes and Innovation Centres With 22.4% contribution to Malaysia’s GDP, Selangor is home Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre, National Space Agency Malaysia (ANGKASA), Solar Energy Research to the largest seaport in Malaysia and 3 international airports, Institute (SERI), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Rasah Machinery & Equipment Technology Centre, AAR-UNMC Biotechnology Research Centre etc. a major innovation and manufacturing hub with excellent ICT ecosystem and communication infrastructure.

KUALA LUMPUR

50km 20km Shah Alam

Distance radius 65km Port Klang from Kuala Lumpur

60km Business Centre Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang Always moving. Accelerating Always progressing. Selangor is the most populous state in Malaysia, boasting Growth unrivalled excellence in the areas of productivity, development and connectivity.

Subang Jaya 1. Life Sciences

2. Food & Beverage 5 3. Electrical & Electronics Core 4. Transport Equipment Clusters 5. Machinery & Equipment

We established 5 promising core clusters: electrical & electronics, life sciences, food & beverage manufacturing, transport equipment and machinery & equipment. These clusters include a range of industries from aerospace to pharmaceuticals, all of which will serve as the right tools in accelerating Selangor’s growth and sustainability. CORE CLUSTERS

35% in 35% in Selangor Selangor 65% in 65% in other states other states

Pharmaceutical Bionexus Companies BioNexus is a special status awarded to qualified biotech Manufacturers companies. The status bestows fiscal incentives, grants and other guarantees to assist growth.

Foreign Investment vs Domestic Investment

FDI - 46% DDI - 54%

Life RM13.9 Billion RM880 Million GDP Contribution Annual Average (Manufacturing 2013) Direct Investment Sciences (2011-2015) Biotechnology KEY PLAYERS Pharmaceuticals

Specialty Chemicals

Medical Devices

Healthcare CORE CLUSTERS

Dairy Products Food Soft Drinks & Confectionary Products Frozen Food Processing Beverage Raw Materials Halal Compliance

Foreign Investment vs Domestic Investment

FDI - 52% DDI - 48%

Halal Certified Companies

27% in Selangor 73% in other states Annual Average Halal Certified Products GDP Contribution Direct Investment (Manufacturing 2013) (2011-2015) 28% in Selangor 72% in other states RM6.0 Billion RM1.0 Billion KEY PLAYERS (including tobacco) CORE CLUSTERS

Electrical Consumer electronics & Industrial electronics Electronic components Electronics Electrical products

Foreign Investment vs Domestic Investment

FDI - 77% DDI - 23%

Solar Related Company Annual Average 52% in Selangor 48% in other states GDP Contribution Direct Investment (Manufacturing 2013) (2011-2015) RM12.3 Billion RM993.5 Million KEY PLAYERS CORE CLUSTERS

38% in 37% in 28% in other 62% in 63% in Selangor 72% in Selangor states Selangor other other states states

Aerospace Related Companies Automotive Manufacturing Maritime Related & Assembly Plants Companies

Annual Average GDP Contribution Direct Investment (Manufacturing 2013) (2011-2015) RM6.7 Billion RM2.4 Billion Transport Foreign Investment vs Domestic Investment FDI - 25% DDI - 75% Equipment KEY PLAYERS Automotive

Aerospace

Maritime CORE CLUSTERS

Foreign Investment vs Machinery Domestic Investment FDI - 49% DDI - 51% & Equipment

RM1.7 Billion RM470.4 Million GDP Contribution Annual Average (Manufacturing 2013) Direct Investment Agricultural Machinery & Equipment (2011-2015) Oil & Gas Equipment

Wood & Metal KEY PLAYERS SABAK BERNAM HULU SELANGOR

1

2 KUALA SELANGOR

GOMBAK

3 Subang Skypark Northport KLANG SHAH ALAM HULU LANGAT PETALING 4 Westport 5 Promoted 6

7 8 1 Industrial Park KUALA LANGAT 9 Industrial UMW Industrial Park, 10 2 SEPANG

3 Worldwide I-Zone, Kuala Lumpur International Parks 4 Industrial Park, Phase 3C Airport (KLIA & KLIA2) 5 Selangor Halal Hub Diverse manufacturing base, high concentration of industrial activity, central location to markets and a skilled labour force, 6 Port Klang Free Zone and good access to transport and infrastructure have made 7 Bandar Mahkota Industrial Park Selangor a fully-developed and industrialised state - definitely a force to be reckoned within Asia. 8 Selangor Cyber Valley

9 Serenia City Industrial Park 10 Tanjung Industrial Park

Port Klang WHAT COMPANIES ARE SAYING Our Top JAPAN ABOUT US UNITED STATES SINGAPORE

“Selangor is centrally located, with good connectivity and logistics infrastructure, and has a ready pool of GERMANY human capital with soft skills. These qualities are important to BASF as they help us operate successfully in Malaysia. Invest Selangor has also been very supportive even at the initial phase of an investment study.” TAIWAN Mr. Daniel Loh, Managing Director BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd REPUBLIC OF KOREA UNITED KINGDOM “The infrastructure and logistics provided are very good “Selangor provides a versatile, skilled, 15 without doubt, Selangor State takes care of Panasonic very industrious and multi-lingual workforce. This CHINA well” is important as Cargill believes that people Mr. Toshiro Okamoto, SWEDEN Managing Director are our greatest strength and employees who Investors Panasonic Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd are able to engage with our businesses and customers around the world will help us to feed the world in a responsible way.” Mr. Chandramohan Nair, AUSTRALIA “Quality workforce, rapidly expanding aviation industry Director of Corporate Affairs and friendly freight environment in Selangor has enabled SR Cargill Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd SWITZERLAND Technics to establish its footprint in the heart of Asia Pacific.” Mr. Christian Meyer, HONG KONG Managing Director SR Technics Malaysia NETHERLANDS “Gyproc chose Selangor as its regional hub for manufacturing and distribution attributable INDIA “Malaysia offers a favorable business climate. The country to its strategic centralised location, accessible is politically stable while we have access to well-trained and links of roads and ports, as well as mature reliable workforce, good infrastructure and customs facilities. industrial infrastructures.” All these attributes have enabled us to fully optimize our Mr. Hemant Khurana, production facility here.” Managing Director Mr. Ryu Seong Joo, Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd Former Managing Director Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn Bhd PRE-INVESTMENT POST INVESTMENT BUSINESS PROCESS PROJECTS

Event & Identify the issues/Projects Referrals Network 1 ENQUIRY Targeted Oversea Refer the Issues/Projects to Relevant Clients Mission 2 Departments/Technical Agencies

Investor Needs & Requirements 3 Site Visit (if necessary)

Coordinate discussions with the Preparing Proposal to Investor 4 Governments/Technical Agencies Our Business. Actions to be taken based on the Decisions Meeting & Site Visit 5 of the Meeting

Any unresolved issues will be brought up to the EXCO/ Follow Through 6 MTES Meeting for further decision by Selangor State Government

Investment Secured Monitor the Projects Implementation based on Our 7 the decision by Selangor State Government ISSUE SOLVED

Ecosystem. INVESTORS

Invest Selangor aims to provide a conducive investment- friendly environment. By taking on the role of a facilitator, we GOVERNMENT SOLUTION AGENCIES PROVIDERS connect various businesses, optimising potential investment and + + commercial opportunities within the state. We have formed strategic collaborations with foreign embassies Invest Selangor Invest Selangor Selangor Bio Selangor and have become member of business chambers in Malaysia Services SITEC & SDCC and throughout the world to reach out to our investors. Talent Initiative Advisory Network Council International Expo

•Supporting Site Selections Invest Selangor has officially established the Selangor Information Technology and •Connecting investors with the right agencies Selangor Bio Council on 18th March 2016 E-Commerce Council (SITEC) and Selangor •Facilitating application approvals and is planning to develop a Selangor Bio-bay Digital Creative Centre (SDCC) at Pulau Indah neighbouring Port Klang. SITEC was established by the Selangor State •Stakeholder engagement to improve This initiative will offer a great environment Government to develop the state as the regional service environment for biotechnology companies to thrive and trading hub for e-commerce. SITEC currently •Provide platforms to engage with potential advance within the state and Malaysia. The provides e-commerce trainings and technical business partners Selangor Bio Council will advise on facilities support to small and medium enterprises and other relevant necessities as well as (SMEs) in Selangor.SDCC, an incubator and devise a Biotechnology Agenda and Action co-working space (Size: 11,000 sq ft) located in Plan for the state of Selangor. Invest Selangor i-City Shah Alam was also officially launched on also intends to invite international experts to 5 October 2015. support the council in the near future. www.sitec.com.my Incentives

Income Tax Exemption & Investment Tax Allowance

Excise duty exemption

Customised training and R&D grants

Import duty exemption on R&D equipment

Special incentive on operational expenses

Note Examples of incentive listed above are for reference purposes only and may subject to change by respective authorities without prior notice.

For more information, please consult our officers via [email protected] or phone +603-5510 2005.

Supporting organisations Invest Selangor Berhad (481741-M), No. F1-2-G, Jalan Multimedia 7/AG, CityPark, i-City, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel: 03-5510 2005 Fax: 03-5519 6403 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.investselangor.my