KL draws RM800mil, 27 global companies set up regional HQ

Malaysia is competing with Singapore and Hong Kong for global companies to set up their headquarters here.

KUALA LUMPUR: InvestKL has managed to get 27 global companies to set up their regional headquarters in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, with total investment so far at RM800mil, sources said.

They have also created over 2,200 new jobs over the past two years, of which 80% are held by Malaysians.