KUALA LUMPUR: Lead investment agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (KL), InvestKL, has secured RM2.8bil in committed investments in the first half of 2025 (1H25), anchoring five new regional hubs in the area and creating 1,197 high-skilled job opportunities.
InvestKL chief executive officer Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli said the investments demonstrated continued confidence in Malaysia’s strong fundamentals and marked a milestone in enhancing the region’s ease of doing business.
“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 artificial intelligence, digital, and technology-driven investments. It is testament to Malaysia’s strategic focus on high-value, innovation-led activities that will ensure long-term competitiveness and economic resilience,” he said.
In a statement, InvestKL said the achievement reinforced 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.
It said the 1,197 new jobs spanned regional, specialist and support functions, with average executive salaries exceeding RM11,700 per month.
It added that the new investments include sectors like information technology infrastructure, consumer healthcare, materials science, financial asset servicing and renewable energy.
The hubs would serve as platforms for regional growth, advancing Malaysia’s position in the global services value chain, it noted.
“This milestone brings InvestKL’s cumulative achievements to over 150 global services hubs and 31,000 high-skilled jobs since inception. It aligns with the Madani Economic Framework, National Investment Aspirations and New Industrial Master Plan 2030,” it said. — Bernama
