KUALA LUMPUR, InvestKL has secured RM2.8 billion in committed investments in the first half of 2025, paving the way for the establishment of five new regional hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur and creating 1,197 high-skilled job opportunities. The achievement underscores Greater KL’s growing appeal as a preferred location for high-value, innovation-led global services and aligns with Malaysia’s strategy for long-term economic resilience.
The latest investments span diverse sectors, including IT infrastructure, consumer healthcare, materials science, financial asset servicing, and renewable energy. These hubs are set to drive regional expansion for global players and further strengthen Malaysia’s standing in the global services value chain.
Highlights of the new regional setups include:
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A Mainframe Centre of Excellence by the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, supporting mission-critical systems across core industries.
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A Global Business Services Hub by a prominent healthcare conglomerate, optimising operations across Southeast Asia.
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A Multifunctional Regional Hub by a global leader in materials science and digital ID technologies, focused on advanced manufacturing and supply chain innovation.
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A Centre of Excellence from a top financial services firm, delivering asset servicing, compliance, and IT support.
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A Digital-First Global Services Hub by a major renewable energy company, advancing green transformation and regional sustainability efforts.
“These investments reflect strong and sustained confidence in Malaysia’s fundamentals, and further reinforce Greater KL’s competitiveness as a regional business hub,” said Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, CEO of InvestKL.
“As global businesses adapt to shifting market dynamics, including trade realignments and increased tariffs, Greater KL offers a future-ready ecosystem built on solid infrastructure, highly skilled talent, and strong government support. We are also seeing an upward trend in AI and digital-driven investments — a clear signal of Malaysia’s commitment to high-value, innovation-centric economic growth,” he added.
The 1,197 high-skilled positions span regional, specialist, and support functions, with average executive salaries exceeding RM11,700 per month.
To date, InvestKL has facilitated the setup of over 150 global service hubs and the creation of more than 31,000 high-skilled jobs, supporting national aspirations outlined in the Madani Economy Framework, National Investment Aspirations (NIA), NIMP2030, and Malaysia’s broader development plans.
