KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): The Invest Malaysia 2025 series in London, held on Jan 15, showcased the country’s standing as an attractive hub for global investments, according to CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin.
CIMB, which co-hosted the investment series with Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) and HSBC Malaysia in the UK, said that the programme brought together the government, leading Malaysian corporates and global institutional investors to promote the country as a key investment destination.
“We are proud to play an active role in positioning Malaysia as a premier investment hub for global investors,” Novan said in a statement on Monday.
Themed “Malaysia’s Economic Resurgence, Driving Asean’s Growth”, the investment series was attended by more than 200 delegates, comprising foreign fixed income, equity and private equity investors with a combined total asset under management (AUM) of more than US$50.7 trillion (RM228.2 trillion).
Novan said that Malaysia’s investment hub is supported by a resilient economic outlook, strong domestic demand, progressive fiscal reforms, strategic participation in key multilateral trade agreements including BRICS and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — marking the first ever free trade agreement between the UK and Malaysia.
“As Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2025, the country seeks deeper ties with both the global north and south in advocating for the continuation of rules-based trade and commerce,” Novan said.
Moreover, Malaysia’s clear policy direction such as the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP), the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) emphasises sectors where it holds comparative advantages.
“As a vital gateway for facilitating both inbound and outbound trade, not just for Malaysia but the region, CIMB remains committed to supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen global economic ties, elevate Malaysia’s competitive advantage and foster long-term economic sustainability,” he added.