InvestKL Secures RM2.8 Billion in Investments in 1H 2025, Strengthening Greater KL as ASEAN’s Strategic Modern and Global Services Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- InvestKL has secured RM2.8 billion in committed investments in the first half of 2025, anchoring five new regional hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur and creating 1,197 high-skilled job opportunities. This achievement reinforces Greater KL’s rise as a strategic destination for global companies investing in high-value, innovation-driven services, a key pillar in Malaysia’s strategy for long-term economic resilience.

The new investments span sectors including IT infrastructure, consumer healthcare, materials science, financial asset servicing, and renewable energy. These hubs will serve as platforms for regional growth, advancing Malaysia’s position in the global services value chain.

The new regional establishments include:

· A Mainframe Centre of Excellence by the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, supporting mission-critical systems across key sectors.
· A Global Business Services Hub by a leading healthcare group, streamlining operations across Southeast Asia.
· A multifunctional Regional Hub by a global materials science and digital ID leader, driving advanced manufacturing and supply chain innovation.
· A Centre of Excellence offering asset servicing, compliance, and IT support by a leading financial services provider.
· A digital-first Global Services Hub by a top renewable energy player, powering green transformation and regional sustainability.

“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.

“As global companies adapt to evolving market conditions — including trade realignments and rising tariffs — Greater KL offers a future-ready ecosystem underpinned by robust infrastructure, world-class talent, and proactive government support. We are also seeing strong momentum in AI, digital, and technology-driven investments — a testament to Malaysia’s strategic focus on high-value, innovation-led activities that will ensure long-term competitiveness and economic resilience,” he added.

The 1,197 new jobs span regional, specialist, and support functions, with average executive salaries exceeding RM11,700 per month.

This milestone brings InvestKL’s cumulative achievements to over 150 global services hubs and 31,000 high-skilled jobs since inception, in line with the Madani Economic Framework, National Investment Aspirations (NIA), NIMP2030, and Malaysia’s 12th and upcoming 13th Malaysia Plans, all of which emphasise services-led growth, innovation, and inclusive development. 

About InvestKL
InvestKL is the lead investment agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL). Guided by the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the MADANI Economy framework, InvestKL attracts and facilitates the establishment of modern and global services regional hubs by the world‘s leading companies. As a holistic partner, InvestKL is involved in every stage of the investment process, from a partner in early project implementation to post-investment services. InvestKL supports Malaysia‘s ambition to become a technology-driven green nation through quality investments, transfer of knowledge, and the creation of high-skilled executive jobs for Malaysians.

SOURCE: InvestKL

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Engku Nur Anis Adila
Director, Strategic Communications
Tel: +6019-2298346
Email: engku.adila@investkl.gov.my 

--BERNAMA