The Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal agency for the promotion and coordination of industrial development in Malaysia . MIDA assists companies which intend to invest in the manufacturing and its related services sectors as well as facilitates the implementation and operation of their projects. The wide range of services provided by MIDA includes providing information on the opportunities for investment and facilitating companies which are looking for joint venture partners.

To further enhance MIDA’s role in assisting investors, senior representatives from key government agencies are stationed at MIDA’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to advise investors on government policies and procedures. These representatives include officials from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Resources, Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Customs, Department of Environment, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Telekom Malaysia Berhad.

MIDA also evaluates the following applications for projects in the manufacturing and its related services sectors:

• Manufacturing licenses
• Tax incentives
• Expatriate posts
• Duty exemptions on raw materials, components, machinery and equipment.

Director:

Faisal Jalaludin

John Hancock Center
875, North Michigan Avenue,  Suite 1515
Chicago, Illinois 60611
United States of America
Tel:    (1312) 787 4532
Fax:   (1312) 787 4769
E-mail: mida@midachicago.org