Selangor Showcases Strategic Role in Malaysia's Industrial Ambitions at 9th ASEAN Business Conference
The 9th Selangor ASEAN Business Conference 2025 recently took place, highlighting Selangor's strategic role in Malaysia's industrial ambitions. Despite no information on the speaker, the conference underscored Selangor's deep talent pool and key assets, driving Malaysia's growth and attracting investors.
Selangor's robust talent pool, nurtured by top universities and technical institutes, is a crucial partner in achieving Malaysia's industrial goals. The state plays a pivotal role in priority ASEAN deliverables, such as electric vehicles and semiconductors, where Malaysia holds industrial advantages. Expanding ASEAN's market access through partnerships, like with the GCC, boosts intra-ASEAN exports and enables businesses to scale and lead across borders.
Malaysia's commitment to its industrial ecosystem is evident in its steady growth over the past two years. The country's growth rate was 5.1% in 2024 and 4.4% in the first half of 2025, with a full-year 2025 growth forecast between 4.0 and 4.8%. Selangor, contributing 26% to Malaysia's GDP, can increase returns on its assets and maintain this significant contribution. Miti's focus on industrial talent, digitalisation, and ESG initiatives future-proofs Malaysia's economy.
Selangor's world-class infrastructure, deep supply chain capabilities, and dynamic business ecosystem make it an ideal launchpad for investors into ASEAN. With its key assets, including Port Klang and Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor continues to attract investment and drive Malaysia's growth. Miti's strong policy foundations since December 2022 reinforce Malaysia's industrial base, ensuring the country remains competitive in the global market.
