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InvestKL is an investment promotion agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry focused to attract global multinational companies to set-up their regional headquarters or business services hub in Greater Kuala Lumpur, to strategically grow in Asia.
Located in the heart of ASEAN, Malaysia is on track to becoming one of the world’s fastest growing economy with technology shaping the country’s digital transformation and economic agenda. The capital city, Greater KL has seen exciting progress in its ambition to be a thriving hub for high-growth and innovation industry players.
The country’s business-friendly environment, agile and multilingual workforce, excellent infrastructure, and conducive regulations are just some of the many reasons why multinational companies (MNCs) make Greater KL their regional base for a broad reach into Asia Pacific.
Malaysia’s facilitative policies, roadmaps and frameworks, as well as supportive government initiatives and tax incentives continue to attract innovative companies from diverse tech sectors such as medical technologies, digital e-platforms, internet of things (IoT), robotics and higher-value global business services.
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December 2014 - December 2019
Working closely with stakeholders such as universities as well as government agencies like the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) of the Prime Minister’s Department and InvestKL, on growing the local talent pool. Has been training graduates and those relatively new to the industry via its Codemasters Accelerator Programme and other training initiatives. 95% of the people who have gone through the Program are all employed. Also looking into penetrating the e-sports segment.
September 2016 - September 2021
Kuala Lumpur is MoneyLion's technology hub with a staff force of 30 leading data scientists and software engineers. Malaysia is seen as a financial hub in the region but financial literacy is still a challenge among consumers who lack access to next-generation personal finance tools. The rise of fintech in Kuala Lumpur is helping to change that environment and there is ripe opportunity for businesses like MoneyLion to introduce products and services that deliver personalized financial advice.
December 2018 - December 2023
The new center will leverage local talent to support the global finance teams on financial reporting, planning and analysis, and finance technology systems. The CoE in Kuala Lumpur is an exciting addition to Asia region. MetLife intends to tap in to the impressive talent pool and focus on delivering high-quality services to their business partners across Asia
December 2018 - December 2023
Set up a regional e-fulfilment hub-cum-headquarters in Kuala Lumpur in 2017. With support from InvestKL, Zalora has grown the facilities into what is today its engine of growth in the region. The hub not only houses 70% of the group’s inventory but also its customer service, marketing, commercial purchasing, finance and human resources functions across all its eight markets in the region. Majority of its leaderships including key positions from Global Fashion Group are in Kuala Lumpur.