‘Malaysia a prime gateway to Asean region’

'The big players are around here because they see Malaysia as a good market and base for them.' - Gunn Jorid Roset

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is considered a prime gateway to the Asean market by Nordic countries, due to its favourable business environment, good logistics, facilities and access to resources.

Investments from the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – have grown over the years, with some of the global names such as Nokia from Finland, Ikea (Sweden), Lego (Denmark) and Jotun Paints (Nor­way) having long established their brands in Malaysia.