It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers. Malaysia is taking bold steps forward to transform into a high income nation by 2020 with the Economic Transformation Pr
ogramme (ETP). By 2020, the ETP aims to increase Gross National Income (GNI) to just over RM1.7 trillion (USD482 billion) which is 2.5 times 2009’s GNI of RM660 billion (USD187 billion).In order to deliver growth for the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs), the ETP focuses on Entry Point Projects (EPPs) and Business Opportunities (BOs). These are developed through collaborations between the public and private sectors. Invest in Greater KL: The Time is Now
Greater KL is poised to transform into one of the world’s top cities by 2020. In addition to creating a haven for bustling economic activity, Malaysia’s transformation will cement the region’s liveability, reinforced by efforts including the revitalisation of its rivers, environmental conservation and improving the pedestrian network. As it develops into a true cosmopolitan hub, Greater KL can only continue to offer exciting prospects for businesses seeking a foothold in the flourishing Asian region. With the region attaining further progress in tandem with Malaysia’s transformation, the time is ripe for investors to ride on growth opportunities in Greater KL.
